A French black slate neoclassical mantel clock, Victor Reclus, Paris, late 19th century, the large architectural style clock case with a triangular pediment above an embossed classical frieze and an extended stepped base, complete with fluted columns with cast Corinthian capitals flanking the ornate dial with Roman numeral chapter ring, the brass movement numbered and stamped VR, with key and pendulum. Height 38 cm, length 50 cm, width 18 cm