C.1890, German, Lenzkirch, Porcelain and ormolu mantel clock. This

C.1890, German, Lenzkirch, Porcelain and ormolu mantel clock. This is a dramatic clock, made in the French style, and shaped like a balloon; a dark red globe contains the movement and is resting on 3 long tapered columns, ringed lions at the top of each, and mounted to a marble base with pinched bun feet, the whole surmounted, by a matching red porcelain finial with ormolu flame at top. The well made bell strike movement with original pendulum in the shape of a winged wreath in flight. The porcelain dial is perfect, and with colorful polychrome decorations fired into the porcelain. Running and striking. Height 24 inches