A French Rojo inset Belge noir marble mantel clock in the Egyptian taste Retailed by Howell James and Company, London, circa 1875 The circular eight day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped H.L.F., R'TE S.G.D.G. over serial number 6440, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial indistinctly inscribed Howell James & Co., To The Queen to centre and with gilt spade hands within moulded gilt surround fitted with hinged bezel-glazed hinged bezel, the tapered plinth-shaped case with shallow upstand over convex moulded red marble cornice and inset triangular quadrant panels to the fascia over conforming canted top moulding to the diamond lozenge inset skirt base, 23.5cm (9.25ins) high. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire.