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