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18. A LOUIS XVI REGULATOR CLOCK. With movement by Ferdinand Berthoud (1727-1807), a famous inventor and maker of clocks and astronomical instruments, and the author of various works on horology. It is decorated on top with a large gilt bronze group representing Phoebus in his chariot rushing through the air, his bounding horses tearing at the clouds. The rectangular case is relieved by a medallion containing a barometer. The dial of the movement is encircled with the signs of the zodiac in ormolu. The vase is decorated with three gilt bronze plaques depicting the seasons winter, summer and autumn. All the metal work was designed by Clodion and executed and signed by Caffieri, 1767. 90,000.

ENTRANCE HALL 7. A LOUIS XVI UPRIGHT SECRETAIRE. MAde for Marie Antoinette by Jean Henri Riesener, with oval chasing in the centre by Gouthiere, representing doves, with a quiver of arrows and flowers in a shield-shaped panel of marqueterie, with wreaths of flowers in colours; an oblong panel of marqueterie beneath, with a basket of flowers and fruit and other ornaments, with borders of flowers and parqueterie trellis pattern, mounted elaborate chasing of flowers and mouldings of ormolu, white marble slab, and ormolu gallery. Signed Riesener fe 1790. Branded with cypher of Marie Antoinette and Garde Meuble de la Reine on the back. Riesener made six pieces for the apartment. 175,000