French mantel clock, 19th c., architectural slate case with incised decoration, chapter ring with gilt Roman numeral hours, Brocot escapement, time-and-strike movement marked Marti et Cie, lacking pendulum, approx 18"h, 19.25"w, 8"d **Provenance: A Montgomery, Texas collection**

7.1.24-In my opinion regarding LOT: 4186- as described, the clock is lacking a pendulum, the strike gong is operating currently on the ½ hour, the suspension spring is good, the time spring is wound properly, the crutch fork, when prodded, has little response, it may be in need of cleaning, I am unsure, the complete operational status is unknown, The case is overall intact, there is a small chip at the upper right corner, and some small, typical scattered chips and abrasions throughout, particularly noted at corners and edges, there are some rubs, and wear to stone and metal, glass cover is intact with no apparent chips or cracks, please see attached images for your review.

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