Antique Candelabra Clock Set. ~ French - Circa 1880 ~ ~~ Excellent condition ~~ A very decorative clock set of gothic style. The set is finely cast in gilt brass - clock case is modelled with four pillars with twists and knops and sits on lions mask feet. The candelabra have conforming square bases also with lions mask feet. Sea serpents rise up each side of the knops of the candelabra. The dial is superb, having a cast background mounted with individual letters which are enamel on copper in the manner of Louis XVI examples. The movement is by Samuel Marti et Sie and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully cleaned and serviced by our clockmaker. It runs for 8 days and strikes on a bell - click the movie below to hear the bell. It is complete with the original bell and a replacement pendulum. Condition of the case is
excellent with no
losses or damage. The finish of the gilt brass is clean and bright
and looks wonderful as you can see in the pictures below. The
majority of the gilding is still present with some wear to the
high spots and some slight tarnish / discolouration. A superb clock set ready for your home! Dimensions of clock: Height 17", Width 10 1/4", Depth 6". Dimensions of candelabra: Height 18", Width 7 1/2", Depth 7 1/2".
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Click the movie player below to hear the clock run and strike!
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Samuel Marti
trademark on the movement back plate |
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