Victorian polished slate mantel clock, circa 1870, large Romanesque temple form with inset cast m

Victorian polished slate mantel clock, circa 1870, large Romanesque temple form with inset cast metal frieze depicting battling gladiators over two cast parcel gilt Corinthian columns flanking a dial with Roman numerals centred with a visible brocot escapement, the keywind movement striking on a gong, with an egg and dart border, finely engraved surround with floral scrolls, over a further gladiator frieze to the base, fluted block feet, 17 in (43.18 cm) wide, 24 in (60.96 cm) high