Duval á Paris – ‘Pendule Portative’

An attractive example of a French mantel clock known as a pendule portative, designed to be carried around the home, with brass handle at the top and silk suspension to ensure reliable timekeeping whilst maintaining portability. This clock has a nicely coloured rosewood case, with fine boxwood inlays and marquetry, removable panel at the rear and small lenticel at the top to view the escapement within. The dial is engine turned and silvered, complete with bevelled glass cover and signed Duval á Paris. Made circa 1850.