French 17th c. Louis XV Style Inlaid Walnut Bronze Mounted Cartouche Mantle Clock, 19th c., the time and strike works marked Planchon, Palais Royal, the arched top with a bronze ball finial, above a copper plate with a bronze relief mask over an engraved steel dial with Roman numerals, with key, running. H.- 21 1/2 in., W.- 9 1/2 in., D.- 4 1/2 in.

Condition consistent with age. Top finial slightly bent to the right. A pea-size chip on the back right edge of the top. A 1 inch chip to the top right corner with the small finial lacking. Sliver of wood lacking below metal inlay on left front. Inlay slight raised in a ½ inch section on both sides of top. Dust accretion in crevices. Tarnish on dial. A fascinating piece. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.