This early 18th century Louis XIV French table clock is part of a selection of 19 early European timekeepers that feature in Heritage Auctions’ fine and decorative arts sale in Dallas on March 8-10,
It stands 2ft 1in (65cm) high, is mounted with gilt brass and inlaid with boulle marquetry and is signed Dumount A Besançon to the enamelled and gilt bronze face and Les Freres Dumont A Besançon to the backplace.