An early 19th century French gilt bronze and ormolu ‘Urn’ mantle clock by ‘Bienayme Fils’. The bell striking, 8 day, silk suspension movement with outside count-wheel, striking on the half hour and hour.
Provenance: Sotheby’s, November 21,1994 (Lot 1)
Dimensions: 39.5 cm high by 12.5 cm deep by 21 cm wide.
Note: Complete service done 3rd August 2020 by Cornelius Lehr.
Hear the chime here: https://youtu.be/w6NOIEO54Cw