Lot 220 , A late 19th century French ormolu and champleve enamel portico clock, height 39cm

A late 19th century French ormolu and champleve enamel portico clock,
the gilt arabic dial signed Benet Fink & Co, London, Made in Paris, the case of rotunda form with six corinthinian columns and floral scroll decoration, unsigned eight day movement striking on a bell,
height 39cm
£600-800

Condition:
The original gilding is a little rubbed particularly on the top which is starting to wear down to a bronzish finish, the enamelling looks good, dial is original but a little oxidised, comes with the original mercury pendulum, suspension ribbon is broken, movement looks complete but not tested for timekeeping, no winding key.

Sold for £850