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Description

Superb quality 8 Day Clock by the renowned maker Samual Marti. Striking the full hours and half hours on a cast bell giving a beautiful mellow chime.

The Clock case is in fantastic condition, furthermore the movement has been completely overhauled and will now give many years of pleasure. A versatile clock which would suit a variety of rooms and positions. Mantelpiece, cabinet, sideboard, hall table.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

32cm (12.60")

Width

18cm (7.09")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Antique Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1194361

Dealers Internal Reference

1749

Dealers Notes

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Frank Craig Antiques have been established over 50 years.

Our experience ensures that we only select the best pieces in their category. We offer our customers a reliable service with the assurance that all our stock is thoroughly vetted as genuine antique and sold at the best possible price point. All items are sold without restoration or a minimum if required and will be in a condition commensurate with age.

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Description

Superb quality 8 Day Clock by the renowned maker Samual Marti. Striking the full hours and half hours on a cast bell giving a beautiful mellow chime.

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The Clock case is in fantastic condition, furthermore the movement has been completely overhauled and will now give many years of pleasure.

Frank Craig Antiques

A versatile clock which would suit a variety of rooms and positions. Mantelpiece, cabinet, sideboard, hall table.

fig 1. An ornate gilt brass French mantel clock featuring a domed top, slender corner pillars, and a white enamel dial with floral decoration. — fig 1. French Striking Mantle Clock Circa 1880

For further Clocks and decorative items, please press the .VIEW STOCK Button at the bottom of this page.

For a more extensive inventory, you are welcome to visit our website.

www.frankcraigantiques.com

Physical Dimensions

Height

32cm (12.60")

Width

18cm (7.09")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Antique Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1194361

Dealers Internal Ref

1749

About the Dealer

Frank Craig Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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Nineteenth-century French mantel clocks often feature elaborate architectural or classical motifs, heavily incorporating gilt bronze, brass, or marble, reflecting the ornate aesthetic preferences of the period.

These clocks are typically constructed using cast brass or bronze frames that were often fire-gilt or ormolu, housing intricate mechanical brass movements with enamel dials.

Authenticity is identified through hand-painted enamel dials, serial or maker numbers stamped on the heavy brass movement, hand-cut gear teeth, and appropriate casting techniques consistent with late 19th-century French manufacturing.

An antique clock serves as a sophisticated focal point on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or bookshelf, creating a deliberate contrast when paired with modern minimalist furniture and clean lines.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and moisture, avoid harsh chemical polishes on the gilt surfaces, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced every few years to ensure longevity.

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French Striking Mantle Clock Circa 1880

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