Cloisonné Enamel Mounted Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set ~ French - Circa 1890 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A rare and stunning original antique French clock set, in gilt bronze. It is beautifully designed in the Rococo style and features exquisite cloisonné or champlevé enamel work to both the clock and candelabrum. It has an elegant waisted, asymmetric case, decorated with flowing scrolls and acanthus. To the top is a large, elaborate Rococo finial.

Candelabra are conforming in style with bases mounted with enamel and surmounted by four lights supported by twirling entwined acanthus. The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with delicate floral swags between the numbers. It is complete with it's original finely fretted gilt hands and convex glass. The rear door is glazed with frosted glass.

The French movement is by Samuel Marti and is of high quality. 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. Click the video clip below to hear the bell and watch the clock running.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with occasional wear, marks and discolouration. The enamel work is also excellent with no damage or losses. The dial is in excellent condition with no damage. Candelabra are slightly distorted.

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.

Click the movie player below to see the this actual clock run -
(large file, may take a moment to start).