CLOCK In chased and gilt bronze, violin-shaped, with enamel dial signed "L. DAVID CARRÉ / à Paris", as well as the movement. Decorated with a mask topped with a palmette, between two volutes, leafy clasps and garlands, all crowned with a basket of flowers. The back of the mantel repeats the decoration of the front, lightened. White marble base. Wire movement with two off-centre winding squares. Transitional period. H. 44 cm. - Length : 25,5 cm. Unverified operation, no guarantee. Louis-David Carré (1718-1779), clockmaker, nephew and apprentice of Julien le Roy, received master in 1749 by privilege of the workers working in the Louvre (Tardy). Expert : BOISBAUDRY du Loic