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French Mantel Clock by F Marti
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French Mantel Clock by F Marti

19th century
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A delightful 19th century marbled based clock depicting a bronzed metal cherub sat upon a stool , partially covered with garment draped to the floor, playing the cello , with a good browned patina . The clock is of gilt metal with a concave white enamel dial and Arabic numerals, painted garlands of flowers to the face . Nicely detailed hands and a bow and quiver of arrows to the top of the clock.

The clock is of an eight day duration and strikes on a bell.

Stamped on the movement F Marti

Médaille d’or Paris 1900

Thé Marti family were well known clockmakers in the late 1800s

Fritz Marti et fils working from premises in Vieux- charmont in 1867 - exhibited in the Paris exhibition of 1889 and was awarded a médaille d ‘ or in 1900.

Height 34 cm

Width 38cm

Depth 16 cm

£975

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Devonshire Antiques has dated this French Figural Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA773827
Description
A delightful 19th century marbled based clock depicting a bronzed metal cherub sat upon a stool , partially covered with garment draped to the floor, playing the cello , with a good browned patina .
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The clock is of gilt metal with a concave white enamel dial and Arabic numerals, painted garlands of flowers to the face.
Devonshire Antiques

. Nicely detailed hands and a bow and quiver of arrows to the top of the clock.

fig 1. An antique French figural mantel clock featuring a dark patinated bronze cherub playing a cello next to a gilt bronze clock, set on a white marble base.
fig 1. French Mantel Clock by F Marti

The clock is of an eight day duration and strikes on a bell.

Stamped on the movement F Marti

Médaille d’or Paris 1900

Thé Marti family were well known clockmakers in the late 1800s

Fritz Marti et fils working from premises in Vieux- charmont in 1867 - exhibited in the Paris exhibition of 1889 and was awarded a médaille d ‘ or in 1900.

Height 34 cm

Width 38cm

Depth 16 cm

£975

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this French Figural Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA773827
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Archive I An antique French figural mantel clock featuring a dark patinated bronze cherub playing a cello next to a gilt bronze clock, set on a white marble base.

French Mantel Clock by F Marti

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An antique French figural mantel clock featuring a dark patinated bronze cherub playing a cello next to a gilt bronze clock, set on a white marble base.
French mantel clock by F Marti
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An antique French figural mantel clock featuring a dark patinated bronze cherub playing a cello next to a gilt bronze clock, set on a white marble base.
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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI Revival
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Patinated Bronze, Marble, Enamel, Glass
  • ColourGold and White
  • MotifsCherub figure, Cellist motif, Floral garland dial, Leaf-and-dart border
  • SizeH 34 cm (13 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This 19th-century French mantel clock follows the Louis XVI Revival style and is constructed from gilt bronze, patinated bronze, white marble, enamel, and glass. The composition combines a gold-coloured clock featuring a bow and quiver of arrows at the top, a concave white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and painted floral garlands, alongside a dark bronze cherub figure seated on a stool while playing a cello. The entire assembly sits upon a rectangular white marble base fitted with an ornate leaf-and-dart decorative border along the lower edge and supported by four distinct gilt-metal feet with protective felt pads underneath. The movement is stamped by F Marti, holder of a Paris 1900 gold medal, and strikes on an internal bell via an eight-day duration mechanism. Measuring 34 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 16 cm deep, the timepiece is proportioned for placement on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or large console table in a traditional interior. It functions as both a decorative centrepiece and a working timekeeper within a living room, study, or hallway. The neutral white marble combined with the contrasting metallic tones allows it to integrate with various period furnishings while providing a clear focal point in the room.

FAQs

A French figural mantel clock, often referred to as a pendule de cheminee, is a decorative timepiece featuring a sculpted bronze or spelter figure alongside the clock movement. These clocks gained immense popularity during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, serving both as functional timekeeping instruments and centerpieces for grand fireplaces.

These timepieces were typically constructed using a combination of gilt bronze (ormolu), patinated bronze, and marble or onyx bases. The clock faces were commonly enamel with hand-painted numerals and floral details, housed behind protective glass bezels.

Authentic movements produced by Fritz Marti usually feature a circular makers stamp pressed directly into the brass backplate. These stamps often reference award medals won at Paris expositions, accompanied by serial numbers and pendulum length measurements stamped into the metal.

Place the clock centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece, credenza, or sideboard to create a focal point. Balance its visual weight with understated modern or classic accessories, such as tailored foliage, framed artwork, or low-profile brass candlesticks.

Dust the exterior regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush for intricate crevices. Avoid chemical polishes or abrasive liquid cleaners, as these can permanently damage original gilding and natural bronze patinas; mechanical movements require periodic professional servicing.
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