Fine Louis XV Period Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Gilles L'aine

Rare Louis XV period wall clock "cartel d'applique " , finely cast and chiseled , beautiful mercury gliding , the enameled dial with roman numerals , signed GILLE LAINÉ À PARIS - Gilles Lainé ( Pierre Francois Gille ) , dit "L'AINÉ", master clock maker since 1746 . Mouvement by Pierre Gilles. Original Gilding and movement in working condition. France.

width

9 in (22.86 cm)

height

16 in (40.64 cm)

depth

4 in (10.16 cm)

Circa 1760