The name  „Thuret“ is an assurance of quality: this unusual Louis XIV pendulum spring- clock is signed on the backplate of the rectangular movement and also on the dial,  being of 8-day duration, it retains its original verge escapement. It also has pull repeatwork on 2 bells and, for this type of clock, a most unusual alarm on separate bell. Unusually for a French clock, the velvet covered iron dial-plate also has an engraved, skeletonised chapter ring, the minutes are engraved 1 to 60, the original alarm disc is engraved, the brass hands are pierced and engraved, a large, cast and chased dial mount underneath the chapter ring bears the signature „Thuret à Paris“. All mounts on the dial retain their original gilding. The case, mainly of oak, is covered with brass and tortoiseshell, has solid brass mouldings and is veneered in brass and tortoiseshell. Height 50 cm. Circa 1705.