C.1880, French, Massive Mantel Clock, double dial calendar,

C.1880, French, Massive Mantel Clock, double dial calendar, with rolling moon on the time dial and with calendar on the bottom dial. Note this is a simple calendar showing date and month, and you have to advance the date hand after short months. This clock bears no signature but certainly shows a lot of German influence in its construction. The mahogany case is decorated with a couple dozen pieces of brightly gilded ormolu, all in the shape of a castle with a large bell at the top. A banner across the top of the case announces in French: "Je sonne la bonne heure", or freely translated, I strike on the good hours. Certainly philosophical, as this implies that all hours are good, and why not? (It has a gong strike) The calendar mechanism is working and the clock is running and striking, however there is too much tension on the canon pinion and you can barely set the time. (correctable). The well made movement bears serial number 1635, and with matching number pendulum. A great looking clock with nice features. Height 20.75 inches