A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND MARBLE EMPIRE STYLE PORTICO CLOCK, HARDYAU, LE MANS, the marble case with a pair of columns and a pair of pilasters supporting the drum case with lambrequin ormolu mount, surmounted by a gilt bronze model of an eagle with outstretched wings and flanked by a pair of flambeau finials, raised on a plinth base, the white enamelled dial signed 'HARDYAU, LE MANS', with Roman numerals and gilt engine turned centre, the twin barrel movement with recoil anchor escapement, Brocot regulation / suspension and countwheel strike to bell; with pendulum and winding key, 64 cm high The movement is winding, ticking and striking when the hands are turned but not fully tested or guaranteed.