Small French Drumhead clock

Ebonised finish with wood grain relief elements.
Size: 6.25 inches high.

VAP stamp on backplate. According to Kochmann in his book on European trademarks, this indicates "Volonge a Paris" and indicates that the craftsman was living during the mid of the 18th century in Paris.

Probably mid 19th century. References to similar clocks: page 190 CC