Visible Escapement Four Glass Clock (France, C. 1900)

1900 - 1920

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A substantial French four glass clock dating to the early 20th Century. A good sized clock, having a traditional four glass brass case, with bevel edge glass. The clock has a two piece enamel dial, a cast bezel, moon hands and a central visible jewelled Brocot escapement that swings with the beat of the pendulum. It has a 14 day movement with a compensating mercury filled pendulum, , strikes the hours and halves on a gong and was made by Samuel Marti of Paris and bears his medal of 1900.

Current Condition

The movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. The case has been cleaned and lacquered so that it will not tarnish. There is a slight chipping to the rear glass door at the base (see images). If you would like a video clip of this clock ticking and striking please email us.

Dimensions

22.00cm wide 40.00cm high 17.00cm deep (8.66 inches wide 15.75 inches high 6.69 inches deep)

Physical Dimensions

Height

40cm (15.75")

Width

22cm (8.66")

Depth

17cm (6.69")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA583706

Dealers Notes

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Description

A substantial French four glass clock dating to the early 20th Century. A good sized clock, having a traditional four glass brass case, with bevel edge glass.

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The clock has a two piece enamel dial, a cast bezel, moon hands and a central visible jewelled Brocot escapement that swings with the beat of the pendulum.

Worboys Antiques

It has a 14 day movement with a compensating mercury filled pendulum, , strikes the hours and halves on a gong and was made by Samuel Marti of Paris and bears his medal of 1900.

fig 1. Visible Escapement Four Glass Clock (France, c. 1900) — fig 1. Visible Escapement Four Glass Clock (France, C. 1900)

Current Condition

The movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. The case has been cleaned and lacquered so that it will not tarnish. There is a slight chipping to the rear glass door at the base (see images). If you would like a video clip of this clock ticking and striking please email us.

Dimensions

22.00cm wide 40.00cm high 17.00cm deep (8.66 inches wide 15.75 inches high 6.69 inches deep)