French ormolu mantel clock, Paris, 1840 unsigned

C. Particular french Louis Philippe ormolu mantel clock depicting oriental scene with altar in the center with figures that rotate. Wooden base that hides the music box device.
Cm 34 x 24 x 72

D. Dial in white enamel with Roman hours. Breguet style hands.

M. Parisian mechanics with two different junctions during the ringing of the hours:
– upper junction rotates every hour with a rare carillonl device placed above the clock with six samurai scenes inside a small and elegant mirrored tabernacle.
– lower junction free the chime of the music box placed in the wooden base that supports the clock. Ringing of the hours on the bell accompanied by a large music box and ringing of the half on a bell.
Anchor escapement, wire suspension. 15 days charge.

Place of origin: Paris, France

Epoca: 1840