Louis XVI Alabaster and Ormolu "Pendule Portique," signed Piolaine A Paris

Late 18th-early 19th century, centering a 5-inch porcelain dial signed "Piolaine / A Paris," dual train silk suspension movement with sun god mask pendulum, raised within a Neoclassical architectural portico case in white alabaster and black marble having ormolu mounts, beaded trim and four cast toupie feet.

18 x 11 x 4 1/2 in.

Private Collection, Durham, North Carolina

Dial with losses to porcelain and areas of later paint; movement loosely mounted within the case, lacking without countwheel and bell chime; moving dial hands does activate the movement; some small chips to stone; some cracks and areas of repair to ormolu mounts.