Cartel d'Applies For Five Colors, Gilt Bronze, Louis XV.

Cartel applies to five colors, gilded bronze, pearl, horn and tortoiseshell colored, Louis XV. Cartel applies and ormolu console, pearl, green tinted horn and tortoiseshell Louis XV. The cartel has a typical conventional violonnée form the mid-eighteenth century. The top is removable dome and is topped with an asymmetrical ornament gilt bronze. The decor of this cartel gilt bronze is animated by floral patterns inlaid pearl, green tinted horn and tortoiseshell. The contoured lines of the body and the curves of the bronzes (foliage, acanthus, staples) are markers of the rococo taste. The dial consists of several enamel plates must date from before 1740 period when we created the dials one piece enamel. Furthermore, it is finely chopped. The movement is not signed. The wire suspension was replaced by a leaf suspension. usual restorations and maintenance. thorough cleaning. In operating condition. Towards 1730-1740. Dim (including console.): 139 x 54 x 25 cm