A MID-19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRASS STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK BY LUCIEN, PARIS the foliate cast caryatides case with figures to each corner and cast handle in the form of two putti figures grasping a foliate wreath terminating acanthus scrolls, the dial with black Roman numerals, signed 'LUCIEN PARIS', blued steel trefoil hands, the twin barrel movement with Jules platform with helical hair spring balance, outside countwheel, striking the full and half hour on a bell, backplate stamped 'Lucien, Paris', 19.5cm high (handle extended)

Auction Compariable: See Christies, London, 10th November 2005, Lot 458, an identical model by the same maker, Sold for £2,400