A superb French ‘Transition’ mantel clock, circa 1760, signed Montjoye Fils a Paris.

This rare clock demonstrates design influences from the short ‘Transition’ period which marked a change in style between Louis XV and Louis XVI and lasted only a few years. This change in style is captured in this unusual clock and demonstrated by the contrast between the lovely patinated elegant bronze horse and the nicely cast gilded bronze clock. In addition the position of the horse, the design of the base and the unusual design of the urn surmounting the clock, reflect this ‘Transition’ period. The clock has a strong ‘Transition’ dial, signed Montjoye Fils a Paris, together with lovely gilded pierced hands. The striking movement is of two weeks duration with a short pendulum.