Louis XV pendulum With an all-over base of Chinese lacquer and ornamented brass in the so-called boulle technique as well as gilded bronze applications. Baluster-shaped body glazed on three sides, surrounded by foliate scrolls, with a curved, rising top and vase finial. Dial with enamel reserves, marked "Gaudron Paris". Pendulum movement with pendulum spring and half-hour strike on bell. H. 57 cm. Provenance: Dissolution of an important German private collection - part II. A French lacquered Louis XV style clock. Strikes half an hour on a bell. France. 19th century.