"Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Borne Clock"
A gilt and chiseled bronze clock. The movement is set in a terminal richly decorated with rams' heads, foliage and garlands of fruit, acanthus leaves and seeds. It is surmounted by a vase with sockets. The enamelled dial indicates the hours in Roman numerals and the minutes in Arabic numerals. The gilding is superb. Anchor suspension, striking on the hours and half-hours; Perfect working order, the movement is signed: JAPY (pages 325,326 Tardy)