Mantel clock - Marble, Bronze, Spelter - 1850-1900

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19th‑century French marble and régule mantel clock with a bronze Renaissance subject sculpture, mechanical movement with half‑hour strike on bells, 8‑day power reserve, 38 cm high, 40 cm deep, 17.5 cm wide, weight 13 kg, originating from France and dating to circa 1850–1900.

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Magnificent 19th-century mantel clock (Napoleon III) – Renaissance subject – Bronze Medal S. Marti

This seal refers to the medal awarded to Samuel Marti at the Paris Expositions (notably 1860). It is a pledge of reliability and precision for French watchmaking of that era.

Clock mechanism in working order. Striking mechanism to be serviced
With keys and balance wheel.

The detailed sculpture representing a Renaissance noble (potentially evoking Henry IV or a court scholar), holding a manuscript, leaning on the dial.

This piece stands out for the great delicacy of its régule sculpture, presenting a deep dark patina that perfectly imitates bronze. The character is depicted with striking realism: the details of the neck/collar, the embroidery of the doublet, and the drapery of the costume are of high precision.

Period: 1860-1870
Dimensions: 40 cm × 38 cm × 17.5 cm
Weight: 13 kilograms

Magnificent 19th-century mantel clock (Napoleon III) – Renaissance subject – Bronze Medal S. Marti

This seal refers to the medal awarded to Samuel Marti at the Paris Expositions (notably 1860). It is a pledge of reliability and precision for French watchmaking of that era.

Clock mechanism in working order. Striking mechanism to be serviced
With keys and balance wheel.

The detailed sculpture representing a Renaissance noble (potentially evoking Henry IV or a court scholar), holding a manuscript, leaning on the dial.

This piece stands out for the great delicacy of its régule sculpture, presenting a deep dark patina that perfectly imitates bronze. The character is depicted with striking realism: the details of the neck/collar, the embroidery of the doublet, and the drapery of the costume are of high precision.

Period: 1860-1870
Dimensions: 40 cm × 38 cm × 17.5 cm
Weight: 13 kilograms

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze, Marble, Spelter
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, bell & gong
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
38 cm
Width
17.5 cm
Depth
40 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
13 kg
Winding key
Yes
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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