Lot 1151 , A mid-19th century French Empire-style burr elm portico clock with novelty orrery surmount, movement count-wheel striking on a bell, 60cm. max. height

A mid-19th century French Empire-style burr elm portico clock with novelty orrery surmount, movement count-wheel striking on a bell, 60cm. max. height
£350-400

Condition:
Orrery motion currently hand-operated via crank only, no automation; chips at back of pediment, image 2; one rear capital a little loose; front left corner of pediment could be tighter, image 3; case plinth with old woodworm; front-left corner could be tighter, image 4; other rubs and old scratches to case, not serious. Dial with old repair at 10/11, hairline cracks, all clearly visible, image 5. Movement with silk suspension; count wheel operation out of synchronisation; wound and has worked over some twenty-four hours…