GILT BRONZE CARTEL CLOCK LOUIS XVI.
Paris. Ca. 1775-80. Michau.

Gilt bronze. Enamel dial. Upright rectangular; breakfront case with garlands on mascaron console and with urn
finial. Roman numerals and Arabic minutes. Original movement with repeater; this
elaborated with the later addition of a striking work (presumably still during the 18th
century). Thread suspension and half-hour chime on a bell. Height 73cm.
Inscribed on the dial.
Condition B. Enclosed: P.

Literature:
Tardy: Dictionnaire des Horlogers Francais; Paris 1972. The maker mentioned on p. 461.Art trade; Van Ham.