A French Restoration ormolu sculptural mantel clock, astronomy, circa 1825

7.5-cm gilt engine turned dial with Roman numerals, minute hand lacking, countwheel bell striking anchor movement with silk suspended pendulum, ormolu case shaped as bookcase surmounted by an armorial sphere and books, a classical lady and a telescope, rectangular base with scenes depicting astronomy, acanthus moulded plinth raised on bun feet, bronzework of very good quality