A late 19th century French gilt metal mounted stained beech Marie Antoinette style mantel timepiece, the eight day movement with platform escapement, the circular enamelled dial with black Arabic hour numerals and floral festoons, framed by a colourless paste set surround, the lyre shaped case with sunburst mask surmount above festoons and wreaths, on toupie feet, height 27cm, with winding key.