Antique French Louis XV Cartel Clock with Three Bell Mechanism, 18th Century

Description

The Cartel watch is a type of watch that was born in France at the end of the 17th century, … more The Cartel watch is a type of watch that was born in France at the end of the 17th century, under the reign of Louis XIV. The most acclaimed models are composed of two parts, the large clock and the base, called Coul de Lampe in jargon. We can find them in inlaid wood, in Boulle inlay, in decorative lacquer, and in green horn. However, signed on the front of the dial and on the rest of the mechanism by the master watchmaker. These clocks are large in size and were displayed in the great French salons. The rarest models are adorned with chiseled and gold-gilded bronzes surmounted by a figure. General Conditions: Mechanism to be serviced. Provenance: 18th century France. Measurements: 45x20 H110cm. Document: Certificate of Authenticity. less