GREEN HORN CLOCK ON BASE Louis XV, 18th century. The dial signed Causard à Paris (probably Jean Edmé Causard, died in 1780). Curved wooden case, applied with green horn. Gilt bronze mounts designed as rocailles, leaves and flower garlands. Bronze dial in relief with white enamel cartouches. Movement with verge escapement, striking the 1/2-hour on bell. 1 key. 52 × 24 × 126 cm. Horn with cracks and repairs. Fine crack in the enamel. Movement probably requires revision.

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