AN ORMOLU PENDULE D’OFFICIER STRIKING CLOCK

The serpent handle above a chamfered top with oak-leaf festoons, the sides each with a  berried laurel oval with drilled centre (for a repeat pull cord), the 4in enamelled dial with Roman numerals and pierced gilt latten hands, with twin train movement striking the hour and half on a bell, with platform lever escapement, on turned feet

19cm high

A pendule d’officier with a virtually identical case is illustrated Allix & Bonnert, Carriage Clocks their History & Development, Woodbridge,1974, page 22.

CONDITION REPORT

As noted, the case is period and the movement a late 19th Century replacement, as is the dial and hands.  Please note the dial has been restored.  The clock strikes but does not tick, so requires a service.  There is no key.