Guilmet, France, mystery clock, black slate case with incised line decoration, lion mask handles, and paw feet, surmounted by a gilt female figure, her right hand held aloft with a torch, and suspending the pendulum. Pendulum impulsed through the nearly

Guilmet, France, mystery clock, black slate case with incised line decoration, lion mask handles, and paw feet, surmounted by a gilt female figure, her right hand held aloft with a torch, and suspending the pendulum. Pendulum impulsed through the nearly imperceptible movement of the gilt base on which the she stands, gilt Roman numeral black slate dial, gilt spade hands, 8 days time and strike movement with crank and stirrup escapement, back plate signed "Brevete GLT S.G.D.G." and numbered 943, c1875 slate case has corner chip at right front, also with a few other minor flakes, all castings with restored gilding, figure with repair to torch and right wrist, dial with minor scratches, hands with worn gilding, pendulum glass with minor flakes, and brass with tarnish, movement ticks and strikes, but very oily and will need thorough service to ensure proper operation, 26"h x 11"w