A late 19th century French ormolu and champleve enamel portico clock, the gilt arabic dial signed Benet Fink & Co, London, Made in Paris, the case of rotunda form with six corinthinian columns and floral scroll decoration, unsigned eight day movement striking on a bell, Dimensions height 39cm Condition Report The original gilding is a little rubbed particularly on the top which is starting to wear down to a bronzish finish, the enamelling looks good, dial is original but a little oxidised, comes with the original mercury pendulum, suspension ribbon is broken, movement looks complete but not tested for timekeeping, no winding key.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.