Good French picture clock, the 1.25" dial inset into a churc...

Hammer

£280

Good French picture clock, the 1.25" dial inset into a church tower overlooking an estuary and bridge with figures and animals crossing, the hinged back opening to reveal the principal two train movement with silk suspension and an auxiliary striking movement enabling the clock to strike twice on gongs every hour, the oil painting on canvas, 21" x 25", within a deep gilded frame decorated in relief with stylised flowering foliage