Antique tortoiseshell mantel clock with silver inlay, mouldings and stringing.The balloon waisted case with arch top. Most unusually with gold leaf laid under tortoiseshell for a very rich golden colour to the tortoiseshell. Convex white porcelain dial with blued steel spade hands and Roman hour numerals in black. 8 day movement striking the hours and halves on a gong. Timekeeping regulated by a lever escapement. English Circa 1895. 9.5 inches tall by 5 inches wide by 3.25 inches deep. 23cm x 12.5cm x 8cm.