C.1825, French, Charpentier, Paris, month going, bell strike mantel clock, mahogany case with Egyptian motif and silk-suspension movement.

C.1825, French, Charpentier, Paris, month going, bell strike mantel clock, mahogany case with Egyptian motif and silk-suspension movement. Condition: The case has veneer cracks and chips and damage at the top where it meets the two sides. The pendulum and back of the case are missing as is the glass for the bezel. Bezel with crimp. Both sphinxes are loose at mounting points above the lower molding. The porcelain dial is nicely signed and in good condition with a chip by one winding arbor. The movement is extra large [5 inch], and with large spring barrels, also large count wheel with delicate spokes. Height 12 inches