Cartel et une console en marqueterie d'écaille, laiton et étain à monture de bronze redoré d'époque Louis XIV

le mouvement signé Claude De la Porte / A Dieppe ; la caisse surmontée d'une figure drapée et de vases flammés, les pans coupés ornés de cariatydes reposant sur des consoles sommées de têtes de bélier et terminées par des pieds en griffe, le cadran surmontant un bas-relief au Char d'Apollon ; la console associée, à façade concave reposant sur deux montants en volute couronnés de masques de vents et terminés par une gerbe de feuilles d'acanthe, le fond à décor de médaillon retenu par un noeud de ruban, centré d'une rosace tournoyante ceinte d'entrelacs 

Vente à Paris, étude Picard (pour le cartel)

P. Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de la Pendule française, Paris, 1997, p. 47, fig. D (le cartel reproduit)

Dial in good condition, enamel numeral plaques replaced. Movement is complete but may benefit from a clean. The case is in good condition, gilding cleaned. The associated bracket is in generally good condition with some minor losses.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. 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. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.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."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."