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

le cadran et le mouvement signés Lancelot /A Paris ; la caisse surmontée d'un dôme couronné d'une allégorie de la Victoire et de vases, les montants soulignés de consoles sommées de bustes d'homme , le cadran surmontant un bas-relief à décor d'allégories de la Fortune et des Sciences, la caisse terminée par des enroulements feuillagés, reposant sur quatre pieds toupie ;  la console à doucine ornée d'une marqueterie de rinceaux, décorée aux angles de masques féminins et feuilles d'acanthe et centrée d'un médaillon à l'Antique, terminée par une chute grainée

Dial in good condition, enamel numlerals probably replaced.Movement is complete but would benefit from a clean. Case in generally good condition with restoration throughout and some losses to inlay, reqr left mount loose. Bracket as the case.
"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."

François Lancelot, horloger à Paris vers 1684