Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1890s.
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
A rare and stunning original antique French clock set, in gilt bronze.
It has an elegant waisted, asymmetric case, decorated with flowing scrolls and acanthus. To the top is a large, elaborate Rococo finial.
Candelabra are conforming in style with bases mounted with enamel and surmounted by four lights supported by twirling entwined acanthus. The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with delicate floral swags between the numbers. It is complete with it's original finely fretted gilt hands and convex glass. The rear door is glazed with frosted glass.
The French movement is by Samuel Marti and is of high quality. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock running, please ask and we will send you a link.
Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with occasional wear, marks and discolouration. The enamel work is also excellent with no damage or losses. The dial is in excellent condition with no damage. Candelabra are slightly distorted.
Samuel Marti clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate
Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 15 1/2", Width 9", Depth 5"
centimetres: Height 39.5 cm, Width 23 cm, Depth 12.5 cm
Dimensions of candelabra:
inches: Height 15", Width 9", Depth 7 1/4"
centimetres: Height 38 cm, Width 23 cm, Depth 18 cm
Shipping within UK £30
Shipping to USA / Europe £115 by air fully insured
World wide shipping - £145 by air fully insured
Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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Cloisonné Enamel Mounted Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set
