Pendulum clock au Sanglier. Paris. Around 1750. Design Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain. Bronze, partly patinated and parcel-gilt. Circular enamel dial with Roman numerals and Arabic minutes. Large 14 days Swiss style pendulum clockwork, surrounded by verge movement on lever movement with spring suspension. Under-dial striking work on verso. 4/4 strike and repeater on two bells. Height 50cm. Condition B. Signed on verso of base. Opulent Louis XV clock. Saint-Germain's animal design clocks were highly popular. The piece offered here is one of the rare works signed by Saint-Germain. Literature: Hans Ottomeyer/ Peter Pröschel: Vergoldete Bronzen, Vol. 1, Munich 1986, see p. 125, ill. 2.8.4.