Tortoiseshell and silver mantel clock

A tortoiseshell mantel clock with silver inlay, mouldings and stringing and also with ivory feet. The balloon waisted case with arch top. Most unusually with gold leaf laid under tortoiseshell for a very rich golden colour to the tortoiseshell. Convex white porcelain dial with blued steel spade hands and Roman hour numerals in black. 8 day movement striking the hours and halves on a gong. Timekeeping regulated by a lever escapement.

Stock Number: gd101/aut11
£9,650

Height: 9.5 in / 24.13 cm
Width: 5 in / 12.7 cm
Depth: 3.25 in / 8.26 cm