TRAVEL CLOCK IN A SNAPDRAGON

Tall and rectangular in shape, the frame stands on gilded bronze spindle legs and is glazed on the sides and back. The uprights, shaped like ancient columns, are joined at the base by friezes of openwork medallions and are topped at the top by entablature friezes decorated with classical motifs. The chime at the top is framed by four classical vases. The white enamelled dial is signed “Dondeine l'Aîné / Thionville”. Chime, wire suspension.
France, late 18th century.
In a custom-made leather travel case.
(missing parts, damage, as is). 

A rare piece by Georges Dondeine (1736–1807), known as Dondeine the Elder, master clockmaker and organist in Thionville, Lorraine.