A small French Louis XVI timepiece, Imbert L’aîné, circa 1765

Description

8-day movement with date indication, fine ormolu case on white marble plinth

6.5-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and red date numbers signed Imbert L’aîné, finely foliate pierced engraved gilt hands and blued steel date pointer, 8-day spring-driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, finely cast and chiseled ormolu case with trailing garlands and surmounted by an ornamental urn, supported by a fluted columns flanked by scrolls with acanthus leaves, break arch oval base on a white marble plinth raised on bun feet.