A French Ormulu mantel clock. 19th century. A French ormolu sculptural mantel clock, the silvered circular dial with Roman numerals set within architectural rockwork surmounted by a contemporary gentleman reaching for a bird's nest on a branch, the rectangular plinth with rosette, floral frieze and leaf cast borders spreading into legs; the eight day bell striking mechanism unmarked, the dial engraved "Robert St Denis", missing front glass and back plate, with key and pendulum. height34.5 cm, W: 24 cm, diameter 9.5 cm