Cartel with rectangular box in molded blackened wood, topped by a curved pediment, veneered with marine tortoise shell (Chelonioidea spp) (pre-Convention) with a red background forming geometric reserves. Varnished or patinated bronze trim, including a lambrequin carpet with tassels, four leafy pallet feet, entablature frieze with openwork tracery, fire pot, urns and bas-relief of Antique-style figures on clouds. Engraved brass ring dial, hour markers with black enameled Roman numerals and Arabic numerals for the minutes, one of which is decorated with openwork flowers. Mechanical movement with key winding. Baseplate signed Pierre LE DOUX in Paris. Brocot blade suspension. Louis XIV style, second half of the 19th century. 57.5 x 31.4 x 13.7 cm. Lifts, a few chips and chips, oxidized bronzes. Pre-Convention Chelonioidea spp (I/A) tortoiseshell specimen, predating June 1, 1947 and therefore in compliance with EC regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc. In the event of export, it is the purchaser's responsibility to check with the customs authorities of the country concerned, particularly the United States, prior to any purchase. If the animal is to be exported from the European Union, a CITES re-export permit will be required, at the expense of the future buyer.