A LOUIS XV ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK CIRCA 1750 The case cast with acanthus, rockwork and floral garlands surmounted by a figure of Cupid, the white enamel dial with Roman hours and Arabic five minutes, inscribed LELOUTRE / A PARIS, pierced gilt-brass hands, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike to bell, the backplate further engraved Le Loutre A Paris 30 in. (76 cm.) high; 17 in. (43 cm.) wide
Provenance
with Jacques Helft. Acquired from the above by the Blaquier-Arrieta Family.