a french engraved gilt-brass striking and repeating carriage clock
lussaud a paris, no.897. circa 1840
The multi-piece case engraved overall with foliate scrolls, with flowers and cornucopia against a hatched ground to the dial mask, plain solid rear door with shuttered winding holes, white enamel chapter disc with fine steel hands, early platform lever escapement, signed on top of backplate LUSSAUD A PARIS and stamped to underside 897, strike/repeat on bell to backplate
4½in. (11.5cm.) high