France, Comtoise clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement, verge escapement, thread suspension with rear-hanging pendulum in an iron post and plate frame, cast brass dial with royal symbols including a crown resting on the earth and profile

France, Comtoise clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement, verge escapement, thread suspension with rear-hanging pendulum in an iron post and plate frame, cast brass dial with royal symbols including a crown resting on the earth and profile of a young Louis XV or his son The Dauphin, white enamel cartouches with blue Roman numerals, single iron hand, four flat brass spandrels, topped by pierced flat brass fronton, mid 18th Century. Enamel cartouche numerals are very good. Turned escape wheel arbor support. Both doors are missing. Strikes the hours on one bell and the half hours on another. Small stepped feet on movement uprights. Four bladed iron fan, not overly heavy and more carefully made than most. Suspension shroud is 3.5 inches tall. Modern weight cords have been installed on wooden winding drums. Turned iron bell stand. Clock does not come with weights or pendulum. Dirt and oil in the leaves of the pinions will require cleaning.