A late 19th century, French, ormolu mounted tortoiseshell, brass and pewter inlaid Religieuse clock in the Louis XIV style. The stepped top with balustraded frieze containing the bell, above a glazed door flanked by turned columns and outset corners, standing on toupie feet. The circular gilt dial with Roman numeral enamel tablets and minute markers, with a twin train spring driven movement rack striking the hour & half hour on a bell. Month going movement.
Height 16 1/2” (42cm)
Width 12” (30.5cm)
Depth 5 1/4” (13.4cm)
French
Circa 1880