Grand Cartel Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Sg Neighbor Ht 90

Very important cartel in chiseled and gilded bronze decorated with a vase covered with depreciation, pine cones, draperies, foliage, gadroons, Flore's mascaron with a foliated base, the enamelled dial displays the minutes in groups of five, Arabic numerals, original needles in gilt bronze and pierced, the dial and the platinum are signed by Henri Voisin in Paris; Antoine Henry Voisin said Henri Voisin 1733-1815 will be received Master in August 1755, he is one of the most famous watchmakers of his time, he will be honored by his corporation because of his professional qualities and appointed Visitor-guard of the corporation (inspector auditor ) then deputy of this one (representative) from 1778 to 1789. He collaborates with the most famous bronziers of which Osmond, our cartel is a model of Osmond, his cartels and clocks appear in public collection, the key, the pendulum, the bell are present besides the small key trimming, the wire suspension has been modified (?) it works rings, but is sold movement to revise, height 90cm width 40cm Parisian work for bronze and clockwork, Louis XVI period? NB cartels of this size are quite rare. This one comes from the success of Dr. X, good general condition, normal wear of the original gilding.