A BLACK MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK WITH RARE KEYLESS WINDING, FRENCH, CIRCA 1880

A BLACK MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK WITH RARE KEYLESS WINDING, FRENCH, CIRCA 1880

4¼-inch marble dial, recessed centre painted with holly on a gilt ground and signed West & Son, Dublin, the gilt bezel opening to reveal concealed keyless winding and regulation inscribed Great Britain, Patented 1879, the gong striking movement with makers stamp for Etienne Maxant, Paris, the architectural case with gilt finials, the Corinthian-capped pillars and front panels decorated with holly as the dial

41cm. 16in high