A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU QUARTER REPEATING TRAVELLING CLOCK WITH ALARM, JEAN BAPTISTE DU TERTRE, PARIS, CIRCA 1780 |

4-inch enamel dial signed J. B. Du Tertre A Paris, central alarm disc, the similarly signed movement with verge and balance escapement mounted on the backplate, outside count wheel striking on a bell, pull quarter repeating on the same bell, the cadrature mounted on the backplate, the alarm train wound through the dial acting on the bell, the rectangular case with carrying handle and engraved with trellis and with a pierced bell gallery, glazed sides and rear door

Enamel dial in good condition. Movement is complete and running at time of cataloguing but is very much in need of a clean and service, small piece missing from end of quarter rack tail and originally providing locking. Case in generally good condition, side and rear glasses probably replaced and one side glass with chips, blocked hole to set-up square, feet replaced. No winder.
"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."

An almost identical clock by Du Tertre is illustrated Allix, Charles & Bonnert, Peter, Carriage Clocks, 1974, p.21, plate 1/26.