° Cartel of architectural form in molded wood, blackened, with inlaid decoration in the first part of brass and pewter on a background of tortoise shell (Chelonioidea spp) (pre Convention) tinted red, tendrils, scrolls and foliage.
The uprights in detached columns or pilasters on pedestals, plated with white mother-of-pearl, topped with Corinthian capitals in chased and gilded bronze.
The molded top part underlined by a balustrade and flanked by gilded bronze fire pots.
Ring-shaped dial in gilt brass, indexes with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes.
Gilt bronze applique motif decorated with leaning consoles joined by a garland, on a base with clawed feet, with a cartouche signed "MARGUERITE à Paris".
Mechanical movement with key winding. Turntable signed "MARGUERITE à Paris". Suspension with wire.
Trapezoidal base in blackened wood veneer, surrounded by a thick garland of gilded bronze flowers, resting on four feet in godronnée sheath.
Louis XIV style, with reemployment of old elements.
Cartel, H. : 61 cm - Width : 39 cm - Depth : 17 cm.
Base, H. : 11 cm - Width : 53 cm - Depth : 26 cm.
Total height : 72 cm.
Some cracks; restorations; mother-of-pearl elements to be glued back; on the base, lifting of the veneer, some and missing, notably the ribbon and the copper nets on the top.
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