FRENCH COMPTOISE LONGCASE CLOCK,Late 19th century, early 20th century; case in style of 1745. Three-piece tall clock, curving potbellied open case with decorative veneer, center with open case, velveteen interior to display brass pendulum with bob of Medusa mask within a sunburst; several decorative molded mounts of putti swinging on scrolling foliage, the lower large brass medallion with putti playing a lute; the interior of case with floral medallion and white enamel plaque painted '1745'; dial with ornate molded metal filigree displaying enamel chapters with Arabic hour markers, smaller enamel chapters with Arabic minute markers on bezel; separate decorative metal pediment; spring-driven French brass movement stamped 'AD Mougin Deux Medailles" with star in center (most Comptoise clocks are weight driven); large bell on top of case decorative only; these clocks produced from 1700-1930, beginning in the 19th century all cases manufactured from the native fir tree in Jura - 86 in. with bell. Estimate $600-800
