A Fine French Perpetual Calendar Mantel Clock, C.J. Klaftenberger, Jean-Baptiste Delettrez

A Fine French Perpetual Calendar Mantel Clock, Retailed by C.J. Klaftenberger of London, Movement by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez (1816-1887)
late 19th century
the case adorned with ribbon tied oak leaves above flowers, foliate, scrollwork and a cartouche shield, the upper dial of white enamel with Roman chapter ring with recessed center showing the jeweled Brocot escapement, the calendar dial below displaying the month and equation of time, the recessed center painted with a starry sky with moon aperture and day and date subsidiaries, the porcelain panels painted with cherubs within gilt foliage, the 8-day spring-driven time and strike movement with detached perpetual calendar mechanism, the movement marked "C.J. Klaftenberger, Regent Street, 28416" and "JBD" for Jean-Baptiste Delettrez, the pendulum marked "JBD, 28416, 150"
17 x 12 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches (clock)

Provenance: The Estate of Rodney V. Councell, Greensboro, Maryland
Condition Report: Very good overall condition, not running, strike and calendar function manually.The absence of a condition report does not imply there are no condition issues with the lot. Please inquire for a detailed condition report.