A French gilt-brass and champlevé enamel striking mantel clock, circa 1890

A French gilt-brass and champlevé enamel striking mantel clock, circa 1890
The case with spire finials and outset columns to each angle, polychrome enamel panels to front and sides, raised on bulbous toupie feet, the enamel dial painted with individual Roman cartouche chapters, and with retail signature HOWELL JAMES & CO./PARIS, the eight day twin barrel movement with strike on bell -- 12in. (31cm.) high