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This clock uses a french movement. Wooden Dial, metal hands. Needs Pendulum. Case is missing some trim on top, and the outside right pillar is warped.

belgium Mechelse style clockI did find a copy of an old advertisement from an old catalog in a price guide that shows a clock virtually identical to this one. It does give me an idea of what the finials should look like.

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Here's the translation of the description:

Henri ll hanging wall clock, walnut case, with fluted columns, cornice and molding, very fine 8 days movement with striking mechanism, dial with molding, enamel numbers, gilded hands, total height 65 cms (approx. 26 inches), weight 5 kg (approx. 11 lbs), high quality manufacture.