French manufacture. Anonymous. Red lacquered case, with the technique known as vernis Martin; bouquet flower decoration, with applications of chiseled and gilded bronzes with varnish. Beautiful bronze ornamentation with a rooster under a pergola on top and phytomorphic motifs on the door. Enameled dial, with black Roman numerals and minutes on the outside in increments of five in Arabic numerals, pierced brass hands. Square movement with two winding barrels, one for time and the other for the chime. Chimes the hours and quarters, on two bells by means of a pierced star-shaped count wheel. Double anchor escapement, known as Chevalier de Bethune. Care must be taken when setting the time to turn the minute hand very slowly and to let all the chimes sound as they pass before moving on, as this escapement is very delicate. Pendulum suspended by a wire. Original antique bracket. Excellent state of preservation.