A Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and tulipwood parquetry longcase 'regulateur', circa 1770 and later

9½-inch enamel dial with centre seconds, the weight driven movement pin wheel escapement, five-bar grid iron compensation pendulum with lenticular bob, the associated and earlier case with concave-side cresting and armillary surmount, foliate corner mounts to the hood, glazed trunk door, the panelled plinth with a 'green man' mask mount, stepped base, the whole crosssbanded and veneered with panels of parquetry

Dial in good condition. 19th century provincial movement is complete and looks as though it would run but would benefit from a clean and service. Associated and earlier case has been restored, stripped and re-polished and has old repairs, scuffs, marks and minor losses throughout, armillary appears to be a later addition, base altered. With pendulum, brass-cased weight, counter-weight and door key.
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