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Monumental 19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock Set
Shackladys Antiques
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Monumental 19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock Set

19th century
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Rare 19th Century Black Forest’ carved wood three-piece clock set, the clock with 6ins carved wood dial to the French eight day two train movement striking on a bell by Marti & Cie, contained in case boldly carved in the form of a rocky outcrop surmounted by two figures of chamois deer and flanked by two further deer, with rustic pattern branches and leaves, and a pair of matching carvings of chamois deer, both on rocky outcrops,

Samuel Marti was one of the prolific French clockmakers of the 1800s and was known to be working circa 1860 at Le Pays de Montbeliard in Paris, making roulant blancs.

Along with Japy Freres and Roux, they set up a business in 1863 to market their clock movements to such firms as L’Epee. Their Paris address was Rue Vieille-du-Temple from 1870.

Dimensions

Clock

Height 23.5 Inches

Width 30 Inches

Depth 10 Inches

Garnitures

Height 18 Inches

Width 16 Inches

Depth 7.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Black Forest Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA999927
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Description
Rare 19th Century Black Forest’ carved wood three-piece clock set, the clock with 6ins carved wood dial to the French eight day two train movement striking on a bell by Marti & Cie, contained in case boldly carved in the form of a rocky outcrop surmounted by two figures of chamois deer and flanked by two further deer, with rustic pattern branches and leaves, and a pair of matching carvings of chamois deer, both on rocky outcrops,
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Samuel Marti was one of the prolific French clockmakers of the 1800s and was known to be working circa 1860 at Le Pays de Montbeliard in Paris, making roulant blancs.
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fig 1. A nineteenth-century Black Forest carved wood mantel clock garniture set featuring sculpted alpine chamois figures atop rocky outcrops.
fig 1. Monumental 19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock Set

Along with Japy Freres and Roux, they set up a business in 1863 to market their clock movements to such firms as L’Epee. Their Paris address was Rue Vieille-du-Temple from 1870.

Dimensions

Clock

Height 23.5 Inches

Width 30 Inches

Depth 10 Inches

Garnitures

Height 18 Inches

Width 16 Inches

Depth 7.5 Inches

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Black Forest Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA999927
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Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century Black Forest carved wood mantel clock garniture set featuring sculpted alpine chamois figures atop rocky outcrops.
Monumental 19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock set
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A Black Forest clock garniture is a decorative set originating from the Brienz region in Switzerland during the nineteenth century, typically comprising a central carved clock flanked by two matching ornamental sculptures.

These clocks were predominantly hand-carved from native European hardwoods, such as linden wood or walnut, featuring depictions of alpine wildlife, foliage, and naturalistic rockwork surrounding a mechanical brass movement.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved details with subtle tool marks, natural patina on the wood surface, and mechanical clockworks often stamped with European maker marks or serial numbers rather than modern components.

A carved clock set can serve as a focal centrepiece on a grand fireplace mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard, or within a traditional library space to add architectural texture and historical depth.

Keep the wooden casing away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dust gently with a soft dry brush, and apply a high-quality microcrystalline wax sparingly to maintain the protective finish.
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