Hi Remi,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Clocks with dials signed "Furet à Paris" or "André Furet à Paris" refers to one of the Furet family of Parisian master clockmakers, an important dynasty of horologists active during the 18th century. These signatures are found on high-quality French clocks from the Louis XV and Louis XVI periods and are well respected by collectors.

Your clock has a green "vernis Martin" lacquer with hand-painted floral sprays, Rococo style gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts and feet, a seated Chinoiserie figure on the top, and both Roman hour numerals with Arabic five-minute markers.

The stamp on the works "5768 Planchon Paris" indicate this was made or retailed by Mathieu Planchon (1842–1921), a respected Parisian clockmaker and retailer who specialized in producing fine clocks in historical Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. He was active from the second half of the 19th century into the 20th century and taking everything into consideration, this clock probably dates to between 1880 and 1900.

If this clock were offered at auction, I would expect it to bring between $3,000 and $5,000

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

Louis XV-style French cartel or mantel clock
Case by Furet, works by Mathieu Planchon, circa 1880-1900
23 inches high
CONDITION: described as needing cleaning but otherwise in good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$ 3,000-5,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia