"Louis XVI Period Marble & Gilt Bronze Portico Clock Signed Le Roi à Paris"
DESCRIPTION: Portico clock with 4 columns, those at the front round with bronze asparagus and those at the back rectangular. Carrara marble & numerous bronzes gilded with gold placed with mercury. Very beautiful model with intact dial signed Le Roi à Paris, bronze hands too. 18th century movement with silk thread suspension, sun balance and key available. Note the gilding has faded a little on the eagles when they are dead, otherwise excellent general condition, beautiful volumes DIMENSIONS: 30 x13 cm by 52 cm in height PERIOD: Louis XVI 1785 GENERAL CONDITION: very good condition AVAILABILITY: immediate PRICE: €1200