A Red Tortoishell Portico Clock

An impressive French red tortoishell Portico mantel clock of smaller proportions. An enamel with blued steel 'moon' hands. A gilt and porcelain pendulum marked R A' for retard/advance (slow/fast). Corinthian capped to the 4 columns and brass capped base. Well fretted gilt foliate panels to the case front and platform. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a gong by Grignon of Paris. Circa 1875. Height 12" / 30 cms Width 6 1/2" / 17 cms Depth 4 1/4" / 11 cms. From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. We can send you a video on Whatsapp, please do contact us. We are members of the British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild