Mantel clock - Ancient Greece: Urania, "Allegory of Astronomy" – Large gilt-bronze mantel clock 220 oz, by the Louis XVI - Gilt bronze - 1850-1900

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A 19th‑century French gilt bronze mantel clock by Marti, dating 1850–1900, in antique Louis XVI style with a mechanical eight‑day movement, winding key, and half‑hour bell and gong striking, dimensions 33 cm high by 44 cm wide by 12 cm deep, and weighing 6.05 kg in good working order.

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19th Century - France - *** Delivery with invoice and certificate of authenticity. ***
- Ancient Greece: Urania, "Allegory of Astronomy" – Large gilt-bronze mantel clock 220 oz, by the French master clockmaker Marti. Silver Medal 1869.
- Mechanical movement with key and eight-day pendulum, signed by the French Master clockmaker "MARTI" 1869. to Paris.
- Works well and striking hours and alf hour on bell. Comes with its pendulum, bell and key.
- Polychrome enamel dial featuring floral decoration with irises with black numbers numerals, with minute markers, and a pair of cathedral-spiral hands.
- Height: 34 cms / 15" - Width: 44 cms / 9" - Depth: 12 cms / 5" - Weight: 6.050 kilograms / 220 oz.

*** Delivery with invoice and certificate of authenticity. *** Secure postal shipping via registered mail with insurance and tracking number. Packaged in a reinforced cardboard box with triple bubble wrap and packing material. ***

19th Century - France - *** Delivery with invoice and certificate of authenticity. ***
- Ancient Greece: Urania, "Allegory of Astronomy" – Large gilt-bronze mantel clock 220 oz, by the French master clockmaker Marti. Silver Medal 1869.
- Mechanical movement with key and eight-day pendulum, signed by the French Master clockmaker "MARTI" 1869. to Paris.
- Works well and striking hours and alf hour on bell. Comes with its pendulum, bell and key.
- Polychrome enamel dial featuring floral decoration with irises with black numbers numerals, with minute markers, and a pair of cathedral-spiral hands.
- Height: 34 cms / 15" - Width: 44 cms / 9" - Depth: 12 cms / 5" - Weight: 6.050 kilograms / 220 oz.

*** Delivery with invoice and certificate of authenticity. *** Secure postal shipping via registered mail with insurance and tracking number. Packaged in a reinforced cardboard box with triple bubble wrap and packing material. ***

Details

Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Style subtype
Louis XVI
Manufacturer/brand
Ancient Greece: Urania, "Allegory of Astronomy" – Large gilt-bronze mantel clock 220 oz, by the
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, bell & gong
Maker/designer
French master clockmaker Marti.
Style
Antique
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
33 cm
Width
44 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
6.05 kg
Winding key
Yes
FranceVerified
30
Objects sold
100%
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