A LA MONTGOLFIERE" OR "BALLOON" CLOCK In white marble and chased and gilded bronze. At the top an eagle in majesty on a globe with a flag at the foot. The suspended basket is decorated with a putto carrying a long view. The whole rests on two consoles decorated with a bust of Mercury, protector of travellers and trade. The white enamel dial signed "Robert et Courvoisier" shows the hours and minutes. Late 18th century Height: 59 cm 35 x 19 cm Bibliography : Tardy, "La pendule française des origines à nos jours", part 2, similar model illustrated on pages 294 and 295.