Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1900s.
~~ Excellent condition ~~
A stunning antique French portico clock set.
It is classical in style, the clock is mounted between a four column portico with the pendulum visible swinging below. The ormolu pendulum depicts a basket abundant with fruit and flowers.
The side vases feature acanthus finials and handles mounted to the same stunning marble as the clock. The dial is enamel on copper, exquisitely decorated with floral swags delicately painted between the numbers of the dial. Hands are gilded, fretted brass.
The French movement is by Samuel Marti and has the makers 'gold medal 1900' mark on the back plate. It is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video available of the clock running and striking.
Condition of the case is excellent, marble has a very good polish with no major chips or scratches, just the usual tiny nibbles to the edges. Ormolu is also in very good condition with a bright and clean finish. Dial is in very good condition with no chips or scratches, just some slight nibbles round the winding holes. One back foot of one vase has been replaced at some time.
Samuel Marti mark on the movement backplate
Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 18 1/4", Width 11 3/4", Depth 6"
centimetres: Height 46.5 cm, Width 30 cm, Depth 15 cm
Dimensions of side urns:
inches: Height 12 3/4", Width 5 3/4", Depth 3 1/2"
centimetres: Height 32.5 cm, Width 14.5 cm, Depth 9 cm
Shipping within UK £35
Shipping to USA / Europe £65 by air fully insured
World wide shipping - £85 by air fully insured
Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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Stunning Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock Set by Samuel Marti
