Important Louis XV cartel clock and its console
Middle of 18th century
With curved shape in brass veneer with inlaid branches of carnations in red, green and white tinted horn and enhanced with mother-of-pearl. Rich ornamentation in chased and gilded bronze with a sunburst surmounted by a cockerel, a pair of turtledoves and oak leaves, acorns and rocaille clasps.
Movement signed on the back "Jean Godde à Paris", clockmaker received master in 1691 and died in 1748
Clock escapement changed
H 127 cm L 58,5 cm P 27 cm
