C.1830, French, 8-day time and bell strike silk thread suspension fountain or automaton mantel clock. Glass tube that extends from the lions mouth rotates by a separate spring mechanism in the base to simulate a fountain of water.

C.1830, French, 8-day time and bell strike silk thread suspension fountain or automaton mantel clock. Glass tube that extends from the lions mouth rotates by a separate spring mechanism in the base to simulate a fountain of water. Condition: Bronze case with gilt mountings is in extra nice condition. Silvered dial is very good with some wear to silvering. Moon hands are original. Pendulum is a proper replacement. The case surmounted by Neptune's child, traveling in a shell atop a dolphin. An especially nice example of a fountain clock. Height 15.25 inches