A French 19th century gilt metal and porcelain cased clock, the hand painted face and dial with figures, butterflies and flowers reserved on a bleu celeste ground, surmounted by an urn of conforming decoration. The bell striking 8-day movement stamped 'Japy Freres & Cie'. Height 44.5 cm on giltwood plinth. Provenance: The estate collection of Prof. G. Dawson.