Antique mantel clock in ormolu and opaque white alabaster . Having an urn finial and decorated with classical foliage and swags, the white alabaster dial with applied gilt bronze Roman numerals and retailers mark for J.A. Wheatley of Carlisle and Penrith. Superb and original fire or mercury gilt ormolu. 8 day bell striking movement with steel suspended pendulum. Case and movement numbered 235. 13.25 inches high by 11 inches wide by 4.25 inches deep ( 33 cm by 27.5 cm by 10.625 cm). Including gilded wood and velvet base 15 inches high by 11.5 inches wide by 5 inches deep ( 37.5 cm by 28.75 cm by 12.5 cm). France circa 1880.