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Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored

$3,369.28
£2,450
€2,920.54
CA$4,727.60
A$4,803.65
CHF 2,721.38
MX$58,448.54
NOK 31,910.77
SEK 32,084.62
DKK 21,847.31

About the Item

A superb original antique French Rococo clock by Samuel Marti. Formed of sinuous leafy curves with floral foliate swag all in finely gilded bronze. The clock stands on a beautifully styled base. The ormolu sunburst pendulum can be seen swinging through the opening in the front of the case. The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with beautifully delicate floral swags between the letters. It is complete with its original finely fretted gilt brass hands. The rear door is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen. The French movement is of high quality and is by Samuel Marti. 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, please ask and we will send you a link. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with slight wear and discolouration. The dial is also excellent with just some slight chipping around the Brocot shaft. 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 16 1/2", Width 9 3/4", Depth 6 3/4" centimetres: Height 42 cm, Width 25 cm, Depth 17 cm
  • Creator:
    Samuel Marti (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Fully restored and tested as running correctly. Wear consistent with age and use. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with slight wear and discolouration. The dial is also excellent with just some slight chipping around the Brocot shaft.
  • Seller Location:
    Belper, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RSC38491stDibs: LU2496348908232

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