Bidspirit auction | 18th Century French Cartel Clock

18th Century French Cartel Clock by Ferdinand Berthoud - Measuring 37 in tall with 10 in dial. Dial and movement signed Ferdinand Berthoud A Paris. The clock has a 14 day duration silk thread suspension movement and original fire gilding intact. H 37 inCondition Report: The decorative branch on the right is loose. Crack to the top decorative flower, not repaired. Some scratches and tarnish to the gold finishing. Loss of material to the hanging opening at the back. Loose piece of glass inside the clock. Signature of the artist on the inside. (No other signatures or marks)All elements of the clock are original. The clock does work correctly and has a 14 days duration.The date is estimated between 1745 and 1770. The clock has recently been professionally cleaned but not evaluated.