Lot 536

Valère à Paris, Case No. 374, 107 x 65 mm, 141 g, circa 1790
An ornamental, stone-studded form clock in the style of a small amphora
Case: enamel, firegilt, paste stones, case maker signature "Leton". Dial: enamel. Movm.: full plate movement, chain/fusee, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance.
This unusual little clock is decorated with paste stones and has the form of a vase with base, square body, handles and fitted top part. The visible parts are embellished with dark blue enamel and floral paillon garlands. The back shows a square medallion painted with a polychrome, galant scene framed by a wide, white border.