"Louis XIV Marquetry Cartel Clock, Fiacre Clément - Paris, Early 18th Century Circa 1710"
Tall tortoise shell and brass marquetry clock, Louis XIV period - early 18th century.Beautifully decorated with mercury gilt bronze (ormolu).
Original mechanism (suspension modified during 19th century) signed Fiacre Clément - Paris, one of the most popular Parisian clock makers during early 18th century.
In excellent condition ; original key ; varnish has been remade in the traditional way, no marquetry lack, superb ormolu outstandingly preserved, mechanism revised and working.
Height : 64cm
Width : 33cm Other items available on www.gslr-antiques.com
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