Lot Essay
Although undoubtedly a member of the longstanding Robert dynasty of horlogers, the signature D. Robert L'Ainé has not yet been identified.
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CIRCA 1750, THE DIAL SIGNED D. ROBERT LAINÉ THE MOVEMENT SIGNED D. ROBERT LAINÉ,
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A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED CORNE-VERTE MANTEL CLOCK,
Circa 1750, the dial signed D. Robert LAiné the movement signed D. Robert LAiné,
the circular glazed enamelled dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, within a cartouche-shaped case mounted with acanthus, rocaille and C-scrolls, with a floral spray to the centre, the sides with pierced floral trellis, on scrolled feet, with typed collection label Collection André Meyer Paris 1970 and SA11, the glass dial cracked, the top with carrying-handle
12½in. (31.7cm.) high
Circa 1750, the dial signed D. Robert LAiné the movement signed D. Robert LAiné,
the circular glazed enamelled dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, within a cartouche-shaped case mounted with acanthus, rocaille and C-scrolls, with a floral spray to the centre, the sides with pierced floral trellis, on scrolled feet, with typed collection label Collection André Meyer Paris 1970 and SA11, the glass dial cracked, the top with carrying-handle
12½in. (31.7cm.) high