Fine Regency eight day striking Mantel clock, circa 1830

A fine Regency 8-day striking mantle clock, circa 1830. A superb French 8 day mantle clock, striking the hours and half hours, on a cast bell giving a lovely mellow chime. This fine piece has both of the elements associated with top class horology, finely cast and the movement having the original silk suspension. A beautiful young woman with an ornamental head dress resting on a couch over a silver dial, flanked by swans. The bronze base further decorated with floral garlands over gilded supports. This fine clock has been beautifully preserved for the last 190 years under the original glass dome. The measurements are to the top and width of the dome. Ht 46, W 42, D19 cms.