Cartel en première partie de marqueterie d'écaille et de laiton, monture de bronze doré, du début de l'époque Louis XV, le mouvement signé DE LORME PARIS, la caisse estampillée ANT.FOULLET et JME

le cadran à cartouches émaillés sommé d'Hercule et du lion de Némée, la caisse à décor de coquilles, de feuilles d'acanthe et de putti flanqués d'espagnolettes

Illustration is accurate. Case in generally good condition, some old cracks and repairs to the brown tortoiseshell veneers. Nice and deep color of the shell, high quality of brass marquetry. Giltbronze mounts beautifully chased, rubbed and tarnished in places due to age and use. Dial in generally good condition, hair cracks to XII, VII, 60 and 15 plaques, hands replaced. Movement is three train and strikes the quarters on two bells and the hours on a further bell, verge escapement, it is complete and looks as though it would run but may benefit from fresh oil. With pendulum. Large size and imposing look.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Antoine Foullet, ébéniste reçu maître en 1749

Probablement Vincent De Lorme Père, horloger reçu maître 1717

Antoine Foullet (mort en 1775) était le père du célèbre ébéniste Pierre-Antoine Foullet. Son atelier était sur la rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine où il produisit non seulement des caisses de pendules mais aussi du mobilier, comme une commode d’époque Transition conservée au Musée National de Stockholm. Plusieurs projets de ses caisses de pendule sont conservés à la bibliothèque Doucet à Paris.