French Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock from Navet À Versailles, Mid-19th Century

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French Gilt-Bronze Cartel Clock, Signed Navet à Versailles — Mid-19th Century
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An elegant gilt-bronze cartel clock, signed Navet à Versailles on the dial, expresses the Rococo revival style that was particularly popular in mid-19th-century France. The case is richly engraved with leafy scrolls, while the top is adorned with a floral and bud motif.
The movement features a lever escapement with wire suspension and strikes every hour and half on the hour.

Dimensions: 40 x 22 x 10 cm.

Condition
The clock shows minor signs of wear consistent with age and use. The photographs are an integral part of the .

Operation
The movement has been serviced and is in working order. As with all vintage mechanical clocks, periodic maintenance may be required. See less