Antique 19thc French Gothic Cathedral Brass Villemsens Cailly Mantel Clock 53cm

19th-century antique French Gothic Revival cathedral mantel clock measuring 53 x 18 x 11 cm. 
The architectural case is constructed from cast brass with a matte and polished gilt finish, modeled as a cathedral facade with spires, pinnacles, flying buttresses, lancet arches, and a top cross finial. 
An open bell tower at the peak houses a fixed metal bell. 
The circular dial features an openwork brass Gothic rose window pattern over a red backing cloth, mounted with 12 cream porcelain cartouches displaying black Roman numerals. The text on the lower inner dial ring is stamped Villemsens & Fils A Paris. 
The lower front section contains an open lancet screen backed with orange and blue stained glass panels. 
The rear of the case has an open circular aperture revealing a 2-train mechanical brass movement stamped with the maker marks Villemsens A Paris and Cailly, alongside the serial number 1642. 
The base is decorated with openwork Gothic arches and geometric moldings. 
The total weight of the clock is approximately 4.5kg.