An Aesthetic Movement brass mounted black marble mantel

An Aesthetic Movement brass mounted black marble mantel clock Unsigned, circa 1880 The French rectangular eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc-bob pendulum with Brocot-type adjustment to suspension, the backplate stamped H.P. & Co. over number 3968 within a horizontal diamond cartouche with another number 32435 , the circular black marble dial with stylised floral motif and decoration to centre within Arabic Cartouche chapter ring, with gilt fleur-de-lys hands set within moulded hinged bevel-glazed cast brass bezel, the rectangular case with brass baluster gallery to the rear of the top flanked by scroll-shaped extensions of the side panels terminating with brass button finials at the front, over repeating stylised gilt sunflower decorated band to frieze and apron flanked by conforming designs to the leading edges of projecting side panels which continue down to form supports, 34cm (13.25ins approx.) high. Provenance: The rear of the current lot is applied with a brass plaque indicating that it was presented to the Rev. W.G. Buckle of Meole Brace (Shrewsbury) on 6th April 1881.