Important Louis XVI complications clock, signed A.Hessen

An important Louis XVI milestone clock with complications.
In chased bronze and gilded with mercury, original gilding of exceptional quality;
surmounted by a perfume burner holding large laurel garlands.
The white enamel dial is signed "Hefsen à Paris" and indicates the date and month.
It stands on a chased ormolu base decorated with acanthus friezes, quivers, bundles and knots; four gadrooned toupie feet.
Movement in perfect working order, silk thread suspension and hour and half-hour chimes.
H: 50cm W: 42 cm D: 15 cm

HESSEN André. Of Swedish origin. Master's degree in Paris in 1775, active until 1791. He published a Mémoire sur l'horlogerie in 1785 and was the patented watchmaker to H.R.H. Monsieur, 1783-84, brother of the king, conte de Provence and future Louis XVIII.
Dictionnaire des horlogers Français. TARDY p.297