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19th Century French Slate & Bronze Clock by Marti
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING 19C French Slate & Bronze Clock by Marti. Made circa 1860 by the famous
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks

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Slate, Bronze, Ormolu

French Rococo Ormolu Mantel Clock Set After Meissonnier, Samuel Marti
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Miami, FL
, Vergoldete Bronzen (Munich 1986). The French movement is of high quality and is by Samuel Marti. It is in
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

French, Napoleon III Boulle Clock, 19th Century, S. Marti & Cie
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belmont, MA
French Napoleon III Boulle clock, Paris second half of 19th century. The clockwork was made by the
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Slate & Rouge Marble Mantel Clock
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transport yourself to the elegance of the 19th century with this exquisite French Gilt Bronze
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Antique 1830s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Antique French Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Musical Design Motif
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Madrid, ES
environment, or be a functional and explosive counterpoint to a minimalist interior. S. Marti et Cie (Samuel
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks

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Metal, Enamel, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze White Marble Cherub Cupid Clock
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Samuel Marti - Paris 1900' - The back of the clock stamped 'Fabrication Français' - 'Made is France
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Gilt Champleve Decorated Clock Garniture
By Samuel Marti
Located in Norwich, GB
French gilt champleve clock garniture Rectangular case standing on a stepped moulded base with
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Cherub & Maiden Mantel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The firm of Samuel Marti et Cie.(1870–1890) was a renowned French clockmaker based in Paris during the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Goliath Four Glass Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Amersham, GB
department in northeast France that was the birthplace of many of the most prestigious clockmakers. Marti
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Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Goliath Four Glass Clock
Goliath Four Glass Clock
H 18.51 in W 10.04 in D 6.7 in
An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Amersham, GB
France that was the birthplace of many of the most prestigious clockmakers. Marti exhibited his clocks
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Wall Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clock & Urn Garniture Set
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Samuel Marti
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent turn of the late 19th / early 20th century French three piece mantel set, retailed by
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Early 20th Century Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th century French Sevres style baluster shaped porcelain clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 19th century French Sevres mantel clock in the baluster shape. style baluster shaped
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock and Garniture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century French gilt bronze and porcelain mantel clock and garniture. Three-piece French
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Deniere Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock in the Louis XVI Taste, France, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
The case Jean-Francois and/or Guillaume Deniere (French, 1820-1901); the mechanism (Samuel Marti et
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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Bronze Doré and Rouge Marble Clock Garniture Set by Ferdinand Berthoud
Located in Houston, TX
. The works signed “S Marti”, depicting “Labour voilant Le temps” for “Love veiling time” the bronze
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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Raimundo de Madrazo Y Garreta Palatial Oil on Canvas
By Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and ornate French 19th Century Rococo Style gildwood carved and gesso frame. Signed and dated ‘R
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Antique 1880s Spanish Rococo Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

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French Empire Clock Mantel Gilded Spinx Marble 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French Empire mantel clock in marble and gilt Piece is surmounted - very high Empire - by the gilded sphinx Classic Egyptian style with specicmen marble supports and Egyptia...
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Antique 1880s French Provincial Mantel Clocks

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Marble

19th Century French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Superb 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt- bronze mahogany, kingwood and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marquetry and magnificent quality gilt bronze moun...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

19th century Victorian black marble mantle clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century victorian black marble mantle clock circa 1890. Victorian mourning clock made in black marble.  Pointed architectural pediment with gold leaf swag design below.  White ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Large Victorian 19th Century Antique Faux Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large Victorian 19th century antique faux marble mantel clock having a fantastic architectural reeded shaped top with a turned finial and moulded columns. It stands on a plinth base ...
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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Enamel, Other

French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilded Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded bronze and white marble mantel clock. The circular case is decorated with a floral elements and surmounted by the figures of Venus...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figural mantel clock signed “Al. dre Destape Palais Royal” The bronze figural mantel clock depicting one of the mythical heroes - Orpheus originates from the Empire period. The cloc...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
H 21.26 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
Late 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A small and elegant antique cartel clock, mounted on a wooden base with fabric. The richly decorated clock is made of bronze with refined details. Ornated with Louis XV style Rococo ...
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Wall Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Stunning Antique Victorian Quality 8 Day Movement Marble Clock Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning Antique Victorian quality 8 day movement marble clock set, having a black marble case with six reeded columns, a dome top, round enamel brass dial with original hands & 8 da...
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Stunning Antique Victorian Quality 8 Day Movement Marble Clock Set
Stunning Antique Victorian Quality 8 Day Movement Marble Clock Set
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H 13.59 in W 11.23 in D 5.12 in
Rare Gold Chinoiserie Chiming Georgian Style Mantel Clock, circa 1920
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A decorative two train English gold chinoiserie mantel clock of small proportions, circa 1920. The Georgian style rectangular case with brass carry handle and stepped base, decorated...
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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Wood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany mantel clock with a pretty and unusual shaped inlaid case and white enamel dial with eight day movement. In working order with the original key. ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mantel Clocks

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Other

Rare Art Deco Chinoiserie Tortoise Shell Clock Retailed by Brook & Son, Edinburg
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This very stylish clock would have been made in the Art Deco period around 1930. It is made of wood covered with chinoiserie lacquer and gilt decorated tortoise shell with an ivory t...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Brass

French Mantle Clock Set Garniture Marble 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique French mantle clock flanked by two matching urns We date this set to circa 1880 Great piece, hand crafted from marble with ormolu fixtures Bought from a dealer on...
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Antique Early 1800s Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Shotgun Casing Salt and Pepper Shakers
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver salt and pepper shakers modelled in the form of shotgun casings; an addition to our collectable ...
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20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock having a quality black marble mantle clock with ornate gilded brass mounts, circular ornate brass dial with the original hands...
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock
Antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock
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H 12.01 in W 9.65 in D 5.12 in
Large Scale Period Louis XIV Boulle Cartel Clock with Matching Plinth/Bracket
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Grand scale boulle Cartel clock and matching plinth, the ebonized wood case is embellished all-over with gilded bronze mounts (re-gilt). The medallion below the clock dial shows a ce...
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Wall Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilded Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French gilded bronze and white marble mantel clock of the period Louis XVI.  
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

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French Ormolu and Patinated Cartel Clock by S.Marti, Paris, circa 1900
By Samuel Marti
Located in Dublin, IE
French ormolu and patinated bronze Cartel wall vlock by Samuel Marti. Circa 1900. This beautiful
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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Oval Four Glass Clock in Brass and Champléve by S Marti
By Samuel Marti
Located in Cheltenham, GB
on a gong. The movement signed by the makers S Marti of Paris, France. Dated late 19th century, and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

19th Century Boulle Type Mantel Clock
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Liverpool, GB
construction, marquetry made of tortoiseshell carriage and brass sheet, bronze, mechanism signed S. MARTI
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Brass

19th Century Boulle Type Mantel Clock
19th Century Boulle Type Mantel Clock
H 30.32 in W 13.39 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Boulle and Ormolu French Mantel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Dublin, IE
French Boulle Mantel clock with ormolu mounts, circa 1890 This beautiful clock by Samuel Marti
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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

1890 French Clock Medaille D'or By Samuel Marti For Tiffany
By Samuel Marti, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
Antique French crystal mantel clock by Samuel Marti features bronze frame with reeded columns
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Spectacular 8 Day Marti French Clock mechanical movement!
Located in Oakland, CA
A very rare model Marti 8 day clock with a gilt and nickel plated bronze case and acid etched glass
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Vintage 1940s French Clocks

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Marble, Metal

19th Century S. Marti & Cie Mantle Clock Set
By Samuel Martins
Located in Opole, PL
that strikes full hours and halves The mechanism is signed by the French company of Samuel Martin
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass

19th Century S. Marti & Cie Mantle Clock Set
19th Century S. Marti & Cie Mantle Clock Set
H 25.2 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in
Stunning Modernist Art Deco Black Marble French Clock by Marti
Located in Oakland, CA
Here is a wonderful French clock Art Deco Modernist clock, circa 1930's. This is made using
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

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Marble, Metal

French Antique Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamel Rococo Style Clock Set
By Samuel Marti
Located in London, GB
enamel lights. The clock movement is stamped 'S Marti' and there is a retailer's mark reading
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Candelabras

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Enamel, Ormolu

Very unusual Marti art deco copper clock
Located in Oakland, CA
wonderful and very rare clock. Manufactured by "Marti" high quality 8 day movement. Most likely of French
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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

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Metal

Table Clock Gilded Bronze, France, 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
signed: S. Marti Etc. Medaill de bronze-Popon à Paris.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Boulle Mantel Clock on Stand circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French inlaid 'Boulle' and ormolu mantel clock on stand, circa 1860 in
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

French Gilt-Bronze 3 Piece Orbital Clock Garniture, with Cherubs
Located in Cypress, CA
Lovely 19 century French Louis XV-style gilt-bronze and white marble orbital clock 3 piece
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Large Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
Located in NYC, NY
of the fashionable Baroque & Renaissance Revival styles. The clock movement stamped 's. Marti' by the
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Wall Clocks

Table Clock Made of Gilded Bronze
Located in Milano, IT
perforated. The mechanism is branded: S. Marti Et C. Medaille de Bronze Popon a Paris. Manufactured in France
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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Bronze

Table Clock Made of Gilded Bronze
Table Clock Made of Gilded Bronze
H 19.3 in W 21.26 in D 7.88 in
Louis XVI Style Silvered Metal and Lapis Lazuli Mantle Clock by A.
By A. Chapus, A la Gerbe d'or
Located in Los Angeles, CA
," numbered 7276 and stamped with pastille "MEDAILLE DE BRONZE / S. Marti et Cie," over number 48, includes
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Metal

"Hellenic Study, " Superb Art Deco Male Nude by Sambugnac
By Alexander Sambugnac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Germany and Antoine Bourdelle in France before immigrating to America. In addition to his WPA work, he
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

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Pencil

Edwardian Mahogany Mantel Clock by S.Marti
By Samuel Marti
Located in Norwich, GB
’ steel hands. Eight day French movement striking the hours and halves on a coiled gong marked ‘S.Marti
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique French Samuel Marti Et Cie Crystal Regulator Mantel Clock, dtd 1889
By Samuel Marti
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French crystal regulator mantel clock by Samuel Marti features bowed front bronze frame
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Crystal, Bronze

Art Deco Rose Gold Mirror Marble Clock in Fornasetti Style, 1930s, France
By Fornasetti, S. Marti & Cie
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
origin movement was from Marti France, but unfortunately it didn't work anymore therefore it was replaced
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames

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Marble

19th Century Boulle Brass Inlaid Mantel Clock by Martie & Cie
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Boulle and cut brass ebonized mantel clock of cartouche shape
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Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

French Art Deco Streamline Marti 8 Day Clock Etched Glass Dial Copper Plate
Located in Oakland, CA
. High quality Marti 8 day movement has just been service and in in perfect working order and keeping
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

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Metal

Art Deco Panther Figures on a Solid Marble Base, French, C1930's
Located in Devon, England
, unsigned but possibly by artist Marti Font a French sculptor, in great condition. Weight: 8.40 Kg.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Antique French Striking Four Polished Brass and Glass Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
. The maker is S. Marti and Co, a maker of good renown who was based in Montbéliard, Eastern France
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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Palatial 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Cherub Clock Attr. Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley, Graux Marly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Important and Palatial French Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and White Marble Cherub
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Ormolu Pendulum Clock by S. Marti & Cie
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Firenze, IT
movement has the engraved signature “S. Marti & Cie”, an important French clock manufactory. Circular
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ormolu

French, White Marble Clock Garniture by S. Marti, circa 1900
By Samuel Marti
Located in Dublin, IE
This wonderful clock garniture is classically decorated with a sunburst pendulum, floral motifs, eternal flame and laurel wreaths. The white enamel dial has both roman and Arabic num...
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20th Century French Clocks

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Marble

French Louis-Philippe Rosewood Portico Clock
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
French Louis-Philippe rosewood Portico clock, circa 1840, makers mark S Marti et Cie, rosewood
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Antique 1840s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Rosewood

French Louis-Philippe Rosewood Portico Clock
French Louis-Philippe Rosewood Portico Clock
H 18.12 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in
French Wall Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Charleston, SC
French Wall Clock in Rose Gold Gilt Bronze. Clock has open pendullum and enameled dial with blue
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

French Wall Clock
French Wall Clock
H 20.5 in W 6 in
Rare Bronzed Late 19th Century Spelter Mystery Striking Clock by Samuel Marti
Located in London, Nottinghill
This stunning bell striking movement by S. Marti has a Brocot escapement and is attached to a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

French Dore' Bronze Classical Mantel Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
French dore bronze Classical mantel clock, 19th Century, stamped Medaille Bronze, S Marti et Cie
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20th Century French Clocks

Rare Aesthetic Period Wall Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
colored and decorated ceramic dial the design of which is attributed to Lewis Day. Original (French
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Antique 19th Century British Wall Clocks

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Metal

Rare Aesthetic Period Wall Clock
Rare Aesthetic Period Wall Clock
H 27 in W 23.5 in D 6.5 in
Porcelain Mantle Clock by S Marti of Paris, France, 1889
By Samuel Marti
Located in Cheltenham, GB
rear of the movement S Marti Paris, 1889. The clock movement is housed in a wonderful, fine quality
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

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French S Marti For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French s marti for your home. A French s marti — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the French s marti you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each French s marti bearing Louis XVI, Art Deco or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French s marti over the years, but those crafted by Samuel Marti, S. Marti & Cie and Marti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French S Marti?

Prices for a French s marti start at $640 and top out at $39,000 with the average selling for $3,462.

Finding the Right clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About French S Marti
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French cane is a type of tall grass that is known for being flexible and durable. French cane is often braided to create a woven texture that adds an eye-catching detail to furniture. Shop a collection of French cane furniture on 1stDibs.
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    A French clip is a type of earring backing which is used for holding hair in place. One of the popular types of clip during the early 80s and 90s. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of vintage and antique French clips to meet your requirements.
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    A French bonnetiere is a type of cabinet or wardrobe. A French bonnetiere is a simple long and narrow single-door wardrobe that women used to store coats and hats. You’ll find a collection of antique French bonnetiere furniture on 1stDibs.
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    A French bombe is a type of chest with curved details. Bombe chests bulge outward and on the sides with strong curves. These styles of chests were popular during the 17th century and continue to be coveted antique styles. Shop a selection of antique French bombe chests on 1stDibs.
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    A French wallet is one of the most popular wallet styles for women. It has distinct compartments to help organize currency notes, cards and coins seamlessly. French wallets are popular partly because of the separate compartment they offer for coins. Shop a collection of designer French wallets from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    French boiserie is a highly decorative wood paneling produced in France during the 17th and 18th centuries. Furniture makers hand-carved the panel, creating ornate designs in low relief. Some examples have natural wood finishes, while others show off painted surfaces. You'll find a selection of French boiserie on 1stDibs.
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    A French jardinière is a decorative flower box or planter. Jardinière is the French word for “gardener” and usually refers to a decorative planter with intricate details that is placed indoors. Shop a selection of vintage French jardinières on 1stDibs.
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    A French vitrine is a type of case good furniture used for displaying china and decorative objects. It usually features a carved wooden body and a glass front that provides a view of an interior storage cabinet or shelving. Shop a collection of antique French vitrines on 1stDibs.
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    A French stove likely refers to a French cooktop, or “simmer plate,” which came from the concept of cast-iron pots hanging from a hook over an open fire. Shop a range of antique and vintage French stoves on 1stDibs.
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    A French armoire is a type of wardrobe that serves many purposes, unlike a closet, which is used only to store clothes. They are movable and have hanging space for clothes and they’re larger than a regular closet. On 1stDibs, shop antique and vintage French armoires.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French enamel is a type of decoration produced by applying liquid glass to metal. The French company Limoges popularized the technique during the 16th century, producing jewelry and decorative objects with intricately painted portraits, flowers and landscape scenes. You'll find a collection of French enamel furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    French faience is a type of earthenware produced from the end of the 16th century through all of the 18th century. The earthenware featured highly decorative designs on a tin-based glaze. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of French faience serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    In French, the word bracelet is simply bracelet. However, you pronounce the word differently than you do in English. To pronounce bracelet in French, say "BRAHSS-lay." On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary bracelets from some of the world's top dealers.
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    No, Balenciaga is not French. The luxury designer brand Balenciaga was founded in 1919 by Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastián, Spain. That being said, the brand moved to Paris in 1937 and is now owned by the luxury group Kering. Shop a collection of Balenciaga from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Balmain is a French fashion house first established in Paris in 1945. It was founded by French designer Pierre Balmain, and is known for its luxurious quality and design. Shop a collection of authentic Balmain pieces from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
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    The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
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    A French drying rack is a wooden or metal rack designed to hold empty wine bottles. Traditionally, people used them to allow bottles to air out after cleaning, so they could be returned to a vinter for refilling. Today, French drying racks are often displayed purely as decorative items. Shop a collection of French drying racks on 1stDibs.
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