Fine Mantel Clock by Henry Marc

An attractive French mantel clock in the ‘Pendule portative’ style with a decorative carrying handle. The glass is removed upwards to wind the clock and set the time via the tiny ebony handle. The dial is vitreous enamel showing the makers name and Roman numerals, above the 12 there is a small Brocot dial for adjustment. The clock is of 8 day duration and has a bell strike for the hour and the half hour. The clock can also be run in silent mode by just winding the going side. The case is Rosewood with boxwood inlays of geometric style. A glass aperture to the top and one to each side in a diamond shape. The rear door opens to reveal a fully overhauled mechanism. The clock was made and retailed by Henry Marc, who produced superb clocks throughout the mid 19th Century.