A Louis XV style gilt bronze large mantle clock, after the model by Charles Cressent third quarter 19th century, dial signed Raingo Fres, movement stamped Raingo Fres

The gilt bronze has retained its original gilding, but as consistent with age, use and environmental conditions, one can see light wear to high reliefs, light dirt to crevices and some minute oxidation points in places. Front glass door latch is slightly loose. Tearing to fabric element at front by clock face winders. Cracks and losses of ebonized veneers to side of clock. The dial with black velvet fabric showing losses around key holes. Please note that the movement has not been checked for functionality. However, the movement is complete and may be put into a working state by a professional horologist. The department encourages interested parties to use our online e-catalogue's zoom function to enjoy magnified and alternate views of this lot.
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Charles Cressent was one of the foremost ébénistes of the first half of the eighteenth century. He trained as both a sculptor and furniture maker.  This clock case is the second of two recorded versions and both versions were available with or without a bracket support.