Antique Gilt And Silvered Bronze Desk Clock And Thermometer Chinoiserie Style.This wonderful antique desk clock and thermometer has a wonderful tall case made of both gilt and silvered bronze. The top of the case has a wonderful, chinoiserie pagoda style silvered urn on a gilt base with both gilt handles and a gilt finial to the top. The case then has a gilt finial to each corner leading to the top moulding. The case is then square and gilt with “turned” style silvered columns to each corner. Finally the base of the case is comprised of the bottom moulding followed by four shaped, gilt feet.The clocks dial is then silvered to match the silvered highlights of the case and is set out in roman numerals. The dial is then finished with two blued, “moon” shaped fingers and is covered by a bevelled glass held in place by a gilt, patterned bezel. The movement of the clock is then accessed via the door to the back of the case from where it can be wound and adjusted. The movement runs on...