An Alabaster Mantel Clock

An ormolu metal case, flanked by a standing young man figure reading a letter, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals. The alabaster base with a gilded bronze mounts. The clock is having an anchor escapement, the eight-day movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell. Wooden ebonised plinth. A French 19th century, height 40 cm. length 43 cm. Glass dome missing. Condition 2