A LARGE LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRONZE WALL CLOCK AFTER THE MODEL BY JACQUES CAFFIÉRI Paris, 2nd half nineteenth century

the black and white enamelled dial inscribed Thiout L'Aine/A Paris, the twin train movement numbered 17603, the gilt bronze case bearing the signature F. Linke.

Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, vol. I, cat. no. 2.5.11, p. 117, for the model

Overall in good and fair condition, with the usual wear to gilt bronze consistent with age, use and cleaning throughout the years. Please note that the proper righthand side acanthus-cast branch flanking the dial is detached and will need to be soldered back. There is no winding key. There is a loss of white enamel above the hour I.
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