Louis XVI glass-fronted pendulum clock, mantel clock and table clock in bronze and marble by S. Marti, c. 1900
Key facts
- Country of manufacture
- France
- Production time
- around 1900
- Delivery
- €20.00
Description
Louis XVI glass-fronted clock in gilded bronze and Carrara marble, attributed to Samuel Marti, c. 1900 An elaborately crafted plinth of white Carrara marble with inlaid gilded bronze, surmounted by a case glazed on all four sides; this is adorned with numerous ornamental bronze decorations, whilst the upper section is crowned by two torches flanked by a bundle of arrows. The gilding is partially worn away (see photographs; the copper plating is visible in some places). Fully functional (refurbished), round pendulum movement with a lock-disc strike for full and half hours on a bell, anchor escapement, power reserve of approximately 8 days, marked ‘S. Marti Médaille d’Or Paris 1900’. Enamelled dial in the Marie Antoinette style (with floral garlands). A matching sun-shaped pendulum, key and bell are included. Height: 42 cm Width: 27 cm Depth: 12 cm