A good French Louis MMXV mantel clock, the gilt metal architectural case with twinned, square fluted pilasters supporting the movement with a white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, marked 'Houlet a Paris' and intricate pierced gilt hands, the face surmounted by a trophy finial of torch, laurel wreath, bow and quiver of arrows, the whole raised on a conforming lozenge shaped white alabaster plinth base, the French cylinder movement striking on a bell. Height 40 cm. Width 34 cm