An Empire style gilt-metal mounted mahogany longcase clock Paris, circa 1900-10

original paper label inscribed IMPORTED FROM PARIS / BY / R. J. HORNER & CO / FURNITURE MAKERS / 61, 63, 65 WEST 23RD STREET / NEW YORK. 

The metal has an old gold color gilding, formerly mailed to the mahogany but now with nail hardware missing in places. Winding key, bell and pendulum available. OVerall with minor nicks, dents and scratches consistent with age, mostly to corners and edges of pedestal. There are two side visit doors to access the clock and one to the back. The white enamel dial formerly with an inscription now worn off. Some gilt metal decorative elements will need to be tightened back.
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