French Clock with Top Mounted Pendulum

French Clock with Top Mounted Pendulum

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French Clock with Top Mounted Pendulum. 4 in. porcelain dial has black Roman hour numerals, open moon hands, sub seconds dial and brass bezel; the large gridiron pendulum hangs from a knife point suspension on a column mounted on top of the case, the column has an applied eagle over serpent embellishments and flame finial, 2 tone dore bronze and medium brown patina. Typical round French brass spring driven movement has countwheel strike mechanism on a steel bell; in good running condition with no breaks or repairs, unusual form. 25 in. high x 8 in. wide x 6 in. deep.