Régence Style Parquetry and Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock

France, circa 1900, manner of François Linke (1855-1946), ten inch round porcelain dial, French brass dual train movement with Brocot adjuster stamped "L.F /8685 / 64, having suspension spring pendulum; within a serpentine form case in mixed wood parquetry veneers including kingwood and tulipwood, surmounted by an ormolu figure of Chronos and cherub relief plaque, decorated in lion mask, floral and acanthus mounts, with cast paw feet atop a conforming plinth, unsigned.

103 x 29 1/2 x 13 3/4 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. William "Bill" Webb Johnston and Mr. Charles "Chuck" Raymond West, Hillsborough, NC

Movement running at time of review; welded repair to pendulum; some chipping to dial; gong chime hand is missing; some chipping and minor cracks to the veneers; light spotting to ormolu mounts; later paint to the clock verso; some glued repairs and later screws to upper case interior; rear works door detached but present.