A FRENCH ORMOLU QUARTER STRIKING PORTICO CLOCK
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The case with fluted columns, applied with winged horse mounts to the upper corners and a skirt with horn blowing angels below the movement, twin barrel eight-day movement with rack strike and repeat on two bells, anchor escapement with silk suspension; pendulum, winding key; under glass dome with stained wood plinth base
43.5 cm. high (clock)
A FRENCH ORMOLU QUARTER STRIKING PORTICO CLOCK
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The case with fluted columns, applied with winged horse mounts to the upper corners and a skirt with horn blowing angels below the movement, twin barrel eight-day movement with rack strike and repeat on two bells, anchor escapement with silk suspension; pendulum, winding key; under glass dome with stained wood plinth base
43.5 cm. high (clock)
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