An interesting Italian Empire ormolu and silvered quarter striking mantel clock, dated 1824

13.5-cm ormolu dial with cartouche Roman numerals alternating with silvered signs of the Zodiac, finely cast centre showing Amor and Psyche on clouds, Breguet hands, substantial movement signed CL 1824 VENEZIA with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, countwheel quarter striking on two bells, ormolu and silvered case covered by acanthus flower scrolls, relief moulded base with silvered relief depicting Amor and Psyche relief moulded plinth raised on rectangular feet