Fine Antique Slate or Marble Mantel Clock French Striking Portico Mantle Clock

Fine Antique Slate or Marble Mantel Clock French Striking Portico Mantle Clock

Fine slate case

4 pillar portico design

Ormolu pillar caps

Silver Dial

Fantastic patina

Ormolu carved floral detail

Ormolu floral grid iron pendulum

Clean dial with open bezel

Movement is signed

French 8-day striking movement

Sought after table regulator

Circa 1840

Very rare to be made from slate

Measures 41cm high by 23cm wide & 12cm deep bezel is 10cm

This is a lovely portico case, with fine ormolu capped 4 pillar supports with visible embossed brass pendulum. Wonderful large carved brass bezel this is an open bezel. Standing on fine turned bun feet and lovely hand cut ormolu mounts.

Good condition for age dial numerals have been redone, showing slight signs or age please view the many photos make sure happy