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A French Crystal Regulator Clock C1900 by Samuel Marti Et Cie
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A French Crystal Regulator Clock C1900 by Samuel Marti Et Cie

1900 - 1920
Description

A French Crystal Regulator Clock sometimes called a 'four glass clock' c1900. The case is brass with bevelled glass panel to all sides, movement being visible Brocot eacapement and mercury style compensating pendulum.

It has a round medallion reading 'Medaille d'Argent - Marti et Cie - 1889' maker being Samuel Marti one of the major French clock movement manufacturers of the era. Comes from a deceased estate and was working always has not be wound up since and brass not cleaned and has small wear. We recommend anyone buying a clock has it fully serviced after purchase. We believe that it is currently over wound which needs attending to but it strikes the corresponding amount for hours and on half hour.

Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Crystal Regulator Clock to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09254638
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Medallion stamp on the backplate: Samuel Marti's 1889 silver medal award.
Country mark stamped above the medallion: trade marking required from 1891 onward.
Blued steel slotted screws on the backplate: standard nineteenth-century clockmaker fittings.
Heavy bevelled glass panels in brass framing: quality turn-of-the-century construction.
Unpolished brass base showing localised oxidisation: decades of undisturbed patina.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1179234
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We are primarily a web based business showing high quality antiques and decorative items in two warehouses in Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire and Tetbury , Gloucestershire . Within easy reach of M4 Junctions and with a mainline station nearby and good private car parking facilities at all venues. We display the widest variety of antiques at all price levels, including paintings, furniture, fireside pieces and other decorative interior items. Not all our items are at any particular place so please call or email (enquiries@marlboroughantiques.com) or from our Contact page to avoid disappointment. Please view our Terms and conditions if needed at http://www.marlboroughantiques.com/terms.php.

We are very happy to discuss with clients their needs and to provide a sourcing service. We can advise on the acquisition of pieces in all areas of the fine and decorative arts, assisting clients in their search for individual pieces or for a particular item. If you have queries regarding this or any intended purchase please contact us. All items can be delivered either by postal service or by trusted and fully insured couriers; we use both for the UK market and for overseas delivery. Please inquire by email or phone to obtain a quote for delivery options. Items are described as Excellent - A1 Condition no faults, Very Good - very good condition with only very minor cosmetic issues if atall and consistent with age, Good - in good overall condition with some ageing, marks and wear consistent with age.

Description
A French Crystal Regulator Clock sometimes called a 'four glass clock' c1900.
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The case is brass with bevelled glass panel to all sides, movement being visible Brocot eacapement and mercury style compensating pendulum.
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. A late 19th-century French crystal regulator clock featuring a brass case, bevelled glass panels, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a visible pendulum.
fig 1. A French Crystal Regulator Clock C1900 by Samuel Marti Et Cie

It has a round medallion reading 'Medaille d'Argent - Marti et Cie - 1889' maker being Samuel Marti one of the major French clock movement manufacturers of the era. Comes from a deceased estate and was working always has not be wound up since and brass not cleaned and has small wear. We recommend anyone buying a clock has it fully serviced after purchase. We believe that it is currently over wound which needs attending to but it strikes the corresponding amount for hours and on half hour.

Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Crystal Regulator Clock to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09254638
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Medallion stamp on the backplate: Samuel Marti's 1889 silver medal award.
Country mark stamped above the medallion: trade marking required from 1891 onward.
Blued steel slotted screws on the backplate: standard nineteenth-century clockmaker fittings.
Heavy bevelled glass panels in brass framing: quality turn-of-the-century construction.
Unpolished brass base showing localised oxidisation: decades of undisturbed patina.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179234
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Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
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Archive I A late 19th-century French crystal regulator clock featuring a brass case, bevelled glass panels, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a visible pendulum.

A French Crystal Regulator Clock C1900 by Samuel Marti Et Cie

Archive II A late 19th-century French crystal regulator clock featuring a brass case, bevelled glass panels, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a visible pendulum. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century French crystal regulator clock featuring a brass case, bevelled glass panels, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a visible pendulum. View III
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A late 19th-century French crystal regulator clock featuring a brass case, bevelled glass panels, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a visible pendulum.
A French Crystal Regulator Clock c1900 By Samuel Marti et Cie
Ref: SA1179234
A late 19th-century French crystal regulator clock featuring a brass case, bevelled glass panels, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a visible pendulum.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Belle Epoque
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBevelled glass panels, Mercury pendulum, Enamel dial, Roman numerals
  • SizeH 26.5 cm (10 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This French crystal regulator clock originates from around 1900 during the Belle Epoque period. The architectural case comprises a polished brass frame housing bevelled glass panels on all sides, enclosing a visible movement with a Brocot escapement and a mercury-style compensating pendulum visible below. The round white enamel dial displays black Roman numerals and delicate pierced hands, complemented by winding holes near the bottom. Signs of age include unpolished brass surfaces with small wear and tarnishing visible across the metallic body and base. The whole piece measures 26.5 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. Suitable for display in a formal reception room, study, or hallway, this mantel clock sits securely on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table. It operates as a decorative timepiece and striking mechanism for domestic interiors, functioning both as a practical instrument and a traditional decorative accent within a traditional or eclectic interior scheme.

FAQs

A crystal regulator clock is a style of horological mantel timepiece developed in France during the late nineteenth century, characterised by a brass frame with four bevelled glass panels exposing the internal movement and pendulum.

These timepieces typically feature brass or bronze gilded frames, bevelled glass panels, porcelain or enamel dials, and temper-compensated mercury or faux-mercury pendulums.

Authentic period examples often display maker stamps on the rear brass movement plate, hand-enamelled dials with Roman numerals, heavy bevelled glass, and twin-tube pendulums.

Positioning a brass regulator clock on a contemporary fireplace mantelpiece or console table creates a focal point that contrasts warm metallic tones against modern minimalist backdrops.

Glass panels should be cleaned using a microfibre cloth, while brass surfaces should be kept free of dampness to prevent excessive oxidisation, with mechanical movements serviced by a qualified horologist every five years.
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