A FRENCH SLATE MANTEL CLOCK

A FRENCH SLATE MANTEL CLOCK, second half 19th century, the twin barrel movement signed Japy Freres, 3 3/4" gilded dial with Roman numerals, the case surmounted by a bronze(?) figure of a seated maiden reading, signed A Carrier, the moulded oblong case with bronzed metal mounts and scrolled feet, 15" x 23 3/4" (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)