A French antique Charles X period ormolu mantel clock. The ormolu in excellent original condition and the case of very heavy, dense construction. All parts are beautifully cast. The lion to the top of the case very well cast and with good finishing by the graveur. Lovely gilt bronze dial with superb pierced blued steel hands of a fine and early design. 8 day silk suspension movement, striking the hours and halves on a bell by means of a countwheel. Signed in a cartouche on the backplate Pons 1827. French circa 1830. 11.5 inches high by 7 inches wide by 5.5 inches deep ( 28.5 cms by 17.5 cms by 13.75).