A FRENCH CHARLES X ORMOLU MOUNTED MAHOGANY MINIATURE PORTICO MANTEL TIMEPIECE Unsigned, probably Paris, circa 1830 The circular eight-day with anchor escapement regulated by decorative pierced rosette bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with numbers 4 3 over 4046 the circular silvered Roman numeral dial with engine-turned rosette centre and blued steel moon handset within a anthemion and leaf cast gilt bezel, the case with tablet upstand to the entablature with ogee cornice and gilt rosettes to lintel over dial and visible pendulum set between four Roman Doric columns with engine-turned gilt caps and bases, the plinth base with lyre-centred foliate scroll pierced gilt mount over canted mounding to skirt and compressed bun feet. 28.5cm (11.25ins) high, 15cm (6ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Condition Report: Movement appears complete and is in working condition but is dirty/neglected hence a clean/service is required before putting into service. Spare holes in the backplate would suggest that the suspension has been changed from silk suspension to Brocot type. Dial has some patchy discolouration to the silvering and light wear around the winding hole otherwise is in good condition. The case is generally presentable but has been cosmetically restored to address some lifting and cracking to the veneers to the sides of both the entablature and base; the front lower edge of the skirt has a triangular veneer patch repair and the rear right hand corner has a small veneer chip. Faults to the case are otherwise generally limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer