A Louis XIV ormolu-mounted brass and tortoiseshell-inlaid Boulle marquetry clock circa 1700, the movement signed Hommet a Paris

With scattered age and construction cracks, abrasions and dents. Some old worm damage to back; not extensive. Tortoiseshell with cracks, minor losses, restorations and scattered minor infill. Brass with small cracks, minor buckling, and small palmette from center of top detached but present. Some finials replaced. Regilt, mounts in generally good condition. Minor chips to dial's enamel. In otherwise good condition.
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