The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 442

I. Blaser à Berne, (Swiss), the cabinet by Lieutaud, circa 1750.Fine and rare, green lacquered and gilt bronze eight day going, hour and quarter striking, Louis XV cartel accompanied by matching bracket.

C. Shaped green lacquered standing on four paws with applied gilt bronze acanthus decoration, trophies of science applied on the glazed front door below the dial, flaming urn finial. The bracket applied with a gilt bronze face of a faun and of a lion.D. White enamel with Roman numerals on raised sectors and outer Arabic minute ring. Pierced and engraved gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Brass rectangular with turned pillars, going barrels on both the going and the striking trains, verge escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking hours and quarters on two bells.Signed on the back plate.Dim. 125 x 45 x 25 cm.