A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK

A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
à paris, circa 1785
The drum-shaped case surmounted by a seated figure of Diana the huntress holding a gamebird, flanked by fluted volutes with bellflower mounts, the breakfront base with relief-cast scene of amorini hunting wild boar and with stylized flowerhead mounts to the sides, on engine-milled bun feet, the white enamel Arabic dial inscribed à Paris and with pierced gilt-metal hands, the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell
14½in. (37cm.) high