Antique French Table Clock
by Samuel Marti

~ Antique French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully working ~~

A beautiful antique French brass table clock of good size, classical in design, it is square in shape with roundels to the sides. These feature Mithras, the sun-god, who conquers all demons of darkness within a sun burst. A cushion shaped dome top features an urn to the top and mythical creatures to the four corners.

 

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The dial is enamel on copper with a fretted brass centre which is unusual in having a blue enamel background. It is complete with the original blued steel hands and bevelled glass bezel. The clock is modelled all round, ideal for displaying on a table.

The French movement is by Samuel Marti, it is of excellent quality and has the clockmakers mark on the movement backplate. It has the superior pin-pallet escapement and rack striking. It runs for 8 days, strikes the hours and half hours on a sonorous coiled gong. It is complete with it's original pendulum and is in excellent working order. Click the video clip below to watch the clock running and hear the gong strike!

Condition is excellent, the case has a clean and bright finish with some minor wear or tarnish / discolouration. The dial is also in excellent condition with just some light hairlines, no chips or scratches.

Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches

Height 14 1/2", Width 8", Depth 8"

 

centimetres

Height 37 cm, Width 20 cm, Depth 20 cm

About us - All of our clocks are original antiques, we source most of our clocks in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK. We prefer to buy our clocks in original 'dirty' condition. We then clean the cases using a technique we have developed over many years. We employee two qualified clockmakers who overhaul the movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that they will run trouble free. 

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Samuel Marti mark on the movement backplate.   

 

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