19th Century French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounted Slate Marble Mantel Clock

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19th Century French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounted Slate Marble Mantel Clock

Name: 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounted Slate Marble Mantel Clock
Brand: Samuel Marti
Rating: 4.8 (20 reviews)

Price:$1,600

$1,995List Price

About the Item

An exquisite, fine quality, scarce late 19th century French mantle set with signed movement by Samuel Marti of Paris, France. Featuring clock with bombe shaped off-white / cream slate marble case, heavily decorated with fine gilt bronze ormolu scrolling floral blossom and foliate mounts, rising on four bronze scroll feet, housing a circular white enamel face with black Roman numerals, framed by ormolu bezel, face marked "A. Bousquet, Bordeaux", eight day key wound time and strike movement, stamped Samuel Marti, circa 1900, retaining dragonfly key and regulator pendulum. The case surmounted by scrolled ormolu mounted front followed by large ornate chiseled and incised gilded bronze ormolu scrolling floral spray topper. The fabulous scrolling gilded bronze ormolu mounts continue on the matched pair of candelabra garnitures, bombe shape with nice curves, sculpted dore bronze embellishments and the masterpiece, sculptural fine quality gilt bronze ormolu five arm candelabra in floral form, each arm intricately decorated, including each candleholder designed in the likes of a flower blossom with eight petals and ornate detailing, the center arm having the original flame snuff out topper. This antique set is an absolutely stunning work of art. It's in excellent condition, breathtakingly beautiful with warm, elegantly aged patina over the whole. The clock is working nicely, keeping accurate time. An easy way to add unique character, whimsical charm, texture and color to any space. Dimensions: (approx) Clock: 15.75"H, 9"W, 4.5"D Garnitures: 18.25"H, 4.75"W, 3.75"D.

Creator:
Samuel Marti (Clockmaker)
Dimensions:
Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 3
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Marble,Ormolu
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. It's in excellent condition, breathtakingly beautiful with warm, elegantly aged patina over the whole. The clock is working nicely, keeping accurate time.
Seller Location:
Forney, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5977227001112

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