Napoleon III pendulum clock, mantel clock, table clock, genre scene by S. Marti and Lescure, c. 1870
Key facts
- Manufacturer
- S. Marti & Lescure
- Production time
- around 1870
- Napoleon III
- France
Description
Napoleon III pendulum clock in a finely painted and gilded case with brass fittings, marked ‘Lescure’ and ‘S.Marti’, c. 1870 The high-quality case, in the Louis XV style, is finely painted; the base is gilded and features numerous brass fittings, with ‘Lescure’ stamped on the base. There are slight losses in the paintwork and some craquelure. The working movement, which strikes the half and full hours on a bell, is signed S.Marti. The movement is in good, working condition. The enamel dial is cracked and slightly chipped at the right-hand winding mechanism and at the 45-minute mark. Dimensions: Height: 39 cm Width: 18 cm Depth: 11 cm A matching key is included in the offer.