Louis XV-Style Champleve Clock
fourth quarter 19th century, possibly by Louis-Constant Sevin, the porcelain clock with a champleve enamel dial and gilt-bronze crest, the tapered square column-form base decorated with putti and trophies, with pierced gilt-bronze swagging, the clock works marked "L.F.".
h. 15-3/4", w. 4-1/2", d. 3"
Provenance: Estate of Ann and Howard Barnett, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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