C.1830, French, Pons (1827 medaille d'or), tabernacle form clock

C.1830, French, Pons (1827 medaille d'or), tabernacle form clock with detached seconds beating balance wheel at the apex of the clock, the impulse arm extending up from the movement and through a small hole in the top of the case. The clock is in exceptional condition, and with fine detail; the case retains bright yellow fire gilding, and surmounted by a winged cherub, and with angels on each side, both with mandolins. The movement has been professionally restored and runs briskly, striking the hours and halves on a bell. The ormolu dial has a cast in seconds ring with a diminutive "12" at top, and the seconds hand moves one minute at a time, in sync with the large split compensating balance wheel at top with over a dozen large timing screws. Height 22"