Description
Exquisite French lacquered brass mantel clock, crafted in the late 19th century by the renowned Samuel Marti of Paris. This stunning timepiece boasts a circular eight-day two-train gong striking movement, featuring an anchor escapement regulated by a disc bob pendulum and incorporating Brocot-type regulation to suspension.
The backplate is stamped with the signature of S. Marti, along with a roundel bearing the serial number 427 and additional numbers 4 and 8. The cream enamel Arabic numeral dial is set behind a hinged bevel-glazed cast bezel, featuring a pierced gilt rosette centre, vertical numerals, and steel hands.
The case is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, with an eagle surmount to the domed caddy superstructure, cast with rosettes within foliate borders to each side. The sides are centred with female mask sunbursts, while the waisted leaf-cast moulded plinth base is applied with a lyre mount to the front over lion’s paw feet.
This magnificent clock stands at an impressive 42cm high, accompanied by a pair of brass urn side pieces, each of square-section shouldered form cast with starburst panels over the mask of Hermes within pierced leafy scrollwork infill to each side. Each urn measures 29cm high.
This is a truly unique and impressive timepiece, perfect for any collector or enthusiast of fine horology. Its intricate details and craftsmanship are sure to captivate anyone who lays eyes on it.”
