FRANCE, second half of the 19th century Alcove cartel and wall bracket in wood veneered with plain brass leaves, formerly varnished. Rich ormolu trimmings, decorated with friezes of leaves, pearls or ovals, long leaves, a large stylized shell, openwork and flowers, and a leafy base with a fruit-turned knob. Monolithic top adorned with a leafy tripod vase. Moulded brass circular dial chased with scrolls and draped falls, and palmettes, with twelve white enamel cartouches with blue Roman numerals for the hours. White enamelled oval cartouche marked "F.H. DUCHESNES A PARIS". Three-stamp movement, striking on demand by cordonnet. Lock signed "Françs H. Duchesnes A Paris". Brocot blade suspension. Cartel : 40 x 20.5 x 13 cm - Total H. : 59.4 cm. Heavy wear to the gilding, stains to the brass plating, a few missing plates, notably on the entablature, minor accidents and missing parts; movement and fixing of the stamps to be reviewed. The name of the watchmaker on this 19th-century cartel is that of François-Houet DUCHESNE, a Parisian watchmaker of the 1740s.