A Louis XVI ormolu and steel horloge à poser Paris, circa 1780

the polychrome and gilt decorated enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals and inscribed ETIENNE LENOIR / A PARIS, the twin train movement stamped BD and numbered 356

Please note that the movement has not been checked for functionality. However, the movement is complete and may be put into a working state by a professional horologist. Bell, pendulum and key present. Extensive tarnishing, pitting and oxidation to the gilding and bronze. Minor chips to the edges of the marble base. The dial has chips and restoration around both key holes.
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