Table clock with tortoiseshell, 2n

Table clock with tortoiseshell, 2n

Table clock with tortoiseshell, 2nd half 19th century, tortoiseshell slightly cracked, decorated with gilt bronze applications, white enamel dial with hairline cracks at 6 o'clock and a chip at 1 o'clock, black Roman numerals and blackened hands, domed, faceted glass in gilt glass rim, movement with solid hook escapement, 1/2 hour striking mechanism on clay spring in gong chair, 42x23x14cm HBT