Kembery Antique Clocks & Watches Ltd

Description

An important Louis XV period French mantel clock by Louis Goret of Paris. A white marble case with ormolu case mounts. A Floral cascading basket to the pediment. Fretted gilt mounts to the front and base and standing on adjustable feet.

A convex enamel dial signed 'Louis Goret a Paris' with Roman numerals and 5 minute outer dial markers. A rare feature of days of the week and days of the month to the dial with blued steel pointers. Fine quality gilt fretted hands.

An 8-day duration mechanism with an outside count wheel and silk suspension. Bell striking to the 1/2 hours and hours. Circa 1760.

Louis Goret of Paris is listed in Tardys' 'Horologers Francais' book as working in Paris from 1754.

Height 14" / 36cms Width 11" / 26cms Depth 5 1/2" / 14cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique mantel clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We can send you a detailed video by Whatsapp. Worldwide tracked sending, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.