The asymmetrical naturalistically modelled case with acorns and foliage, the white enamel dial with pierced gilt hands and signed 'ROMILLY/ A PARIS', the twin barrel movement with later Brocot regulation and pierced countwheel strike to bell
21¹⁄₄ in. (54 cm.) high; 12 in. (30.5 cm.) wide; 4¹⁄₂ in. (11.5 cm.) deep

Acquired by Giuseppe Rossi in 1981.

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Jean Romilly (1714-1796) maître in 1752.