A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK OF FOLIATE RO...

Hammer

£220

A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK OF FOLIATE ROCOCO SCROLL DESIGN, the circular dial with blue and white enamel numbers, the 'VI' named 'RAINGO A PARIS', eight day movement, striking on a bell on the hour and half hour, the rear of the movement also marked with maker's name and stamped 1595 which corresponds with the number stamped on the back of the case, height 27cm, with pendulum and key (Condition Report: clock winds, runs and chimes on the correct hour, gilding has some patches of wear, the front of the clock is open as is the back but the circular frame surrounding the back of the movement has a hinge at the side but does not open and the bell sits proud of the frame, replacement screw on the bell, the sections of ormolu fastened on screws are in need of tightening)