A most unusual English silver & tortoiseshell Gothic mantel clock by the pre-eminent London maker William Comyns. The very thick tortoiseshell case inlaid with silver & having silver fittings, including silver side frets and hinges. The lower moulding reeded. Set upon four silver bun feet. White enamel dial over copper with blued steel hands. 8 day lever escapement movement. Integral key. Hallmarked for London, England 1904 William Comyns. 5 inches tall by 3.25 inches wide by 2 inches deep ( 12.5 cms by 8.125 cms by 5 cms).