French Rare and Unusual Large Gilt Bronze Skeleton Clock, Circa 1840, 4 1/2″ enamel dial, 30-day, heavy brass double fusee movement, very unusual large skeleton clock, in English style, large gilt bronze case, columns that support the movement have engraved decorative elements, a very similar clock with the signature of C. Detouche a Paris, who was a well-known instructional clock maker in France, is pictured in the book “Skeleton Clocks” by F.B. Royer-Collard, pages 85-86, excellent condition overall, beat plate indicator replacement, dome and base probably not original to this clock. Height 21″ (including dome).