{"product_id":"large-18th-century-french-louis-xv-period-cartel-wall-clock-signed-a","title":"Large 18th Century French Louis XV Period Cartel Wall Clock Signed A. Gosselin","description":"A very fine and large Early 18th Century French Louis XV period corne verte (green horn) and ormolu mounted cartel or wall clock. The impressive cartel rests on its original socle - wall mounted base. Signed on the original white enamel dial with hand painted Roman numerals within a hand blown glass door with ormolu trim and decorated with ornate bronze.\u003cp\u003e Impressively chiseled or ciselé work throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal gilding throughout, exquisite patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The wonderful gilt bronze case is signed by the highly respected maitre ebeniste and clockmaker, A. Gosselin from Paris. It is surrounded by flowers and foliage. Antoine Gosselin ‘A. Gosselin’ (Antoine Gosselin 1731-1794, Paris, master in 1752).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntoine Gosselin who worked actively under Louis XV until the Revolution and was established in rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, in Paris. He hand crafted magnificent pieces that were at the time only reserved for the King.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Clock is in very good antique condition and functions, but may need to be serviced again after shipping just as all clocks do. The ormolu Chinoiserie figure might have been added at a later date, the wood finish below the figure can be gilded, price quoted upon request. Original glass panes, although one glass side panel may have to be or has been replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: 44\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 20\" Depth: 10\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Euro Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49917245325569,"sku":"LU4082129625862","price":39500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8652\/4673\/files\/f_29625862_1658147112535_bg_processed.jpg?v=1783521013","url":"https:\/\/euroantiques.us\/products\/large-18th-century-french-louis-xv-period-cartel-wall-clock-signed-a","provider":"Euro Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}