CARTEL CLOCK - The Embden Collection Louis XV, Paris, mid-18th century. The movement and dial signed Derabours à Paris. Fine chased and gilt bronze. The case features a rocaille design decorated with flowers and garlands, as well as two angel figures. Multi-part white enamel dial with Roman hour markers and Arabic minute markers. Movement with anchor escapement (possibly modified at a later date) and half-hour strike on a bell. 1 key. H 76 cm. A crack on the neck of a putto. Gilding rubbed and partly discolored/oxidized. Provenance: The Arlette and Antony Embden Collection, France. * The full tax is charged on this item marked *, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration.