AN AUSTRIAN ORMOLU MOUNTED EBONISED GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK Unsigned, circa 1830 The four pillar triple train short duration movement with anchor escapement regulated by rosette-cast bob pendulum with silk suspension, and sounding the quarters on a coiled gong followed by the hours on a second larger gong at every quarter hour or on demand via a pull trip repeat function, the 5.5 inch circular gilt brass dial with small concentric enamel calendar ring to the geometric engine-turned centre within Arabic numeral enamel chapter ring, with steel spade hands set behind hinged engine-turned brass convex glazed bezel, the rectangular case with alabaster and gilt metal urn-shaped finial to the tablet upstand over convex-shaped upper side angles, the fascia applied with rosette and laurel-bow cast mounts around the dial and with oval lenticle surmounted by and eagle with outstretched wings flanked by further leafy sprays beneath, the sides with further lyre cast mounts, on generous skirt bass applied with leaf-moulded gilt gesso upper mouldings and figural cast apron mount to front, on generous gilt paw feet. 46.5cm (14.25ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Condition Report: The movement appears complete and fundamentally original with no obvious visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The mechanism is in working condition however the strike work is currently out-of-sync with the hands and as the movement is in somewhat dirty/neglects condition a clean and overhaul is advised. The dial has has some chipping/losses to the inner calendar ring at its two attachment points, the chapter ring has several hairline cracks and the winding holes have adjacent wear to the gilding. The case is in sound condition although the finial may be incomplete and there is evidence (a few vacant 'pinholes') that there was an ormolu mount fitted over the dial at some point. The front left foot has been repaired; the right is missing a toe and the rear left is incomplete. The rear of the skirt has some historic worm damage; this infestation is no longer active and the damage is not structural. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to light to moderate bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer