Elegant antique Victorian era American 15 3/8" tall shelf or mantel clock, heavy tole painted metal case with ornate papier mache style mother of pearl & hand painted decoration! One of three similar American clocks that we're adding this week, all in the jet black papier mache style with mother of pearl inlays, gilt or gold enamel accenting and hand painted designs but this one with a heavy iron case. No markings on the dial/face and none that I can see on the clock mechanism itself, there is a label on the inside but it's too age darkened to read even in my enlarged close-up image. Not running consistently at the moment but has a key and what what appears to be the original pendulum. An elegant decorative piece whether running or not!
Very good condition. As noted, it's not currently running consistently. Possibly just in need of an oiling and adjustment. The case is in fine shape, large clear images show all. The clock face has some wear, age cracking to the cream colored enamel and some of the metal below showing near the center. See pictures for measurements.
