FRANCE, second half of the 19th century Large ormolu and chased bronze wall clock. White enameled round dial signed "L. David CARRE à Paris", with hour markers with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes, framed by acanthus leaves under a fall of drapery; surmounted by an annealed vase, flanked by pine cones. The base is adorned with a mask featuring a female face with braided hair adorned with flowers and pearls, underlined by a stylized palmette with scrolls. Mechanical movement with key winding, chime, wire suspension and plate signed following the dial. Brass sheet metal caseback. Louis XVI style. H. 93 cm - W. 43 cm. Some wear, stains and small holes; some oxidation.