A French Louis XV style gilt brass mantel clock garniture The movement by Samuel Marti, Paris, late 19th century The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum with Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with Samuel Marti, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE roundel to centre over serial number 4 8, the upper left hand margin further stamped with retailer's mark comprising initials V E flanking a honey bee over further number 2720, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with steel moon hands within foliate cast brass bevel glazed hinged bezel, the waisted case with floral spray surmount to the cavetto shaped upstand fronted with diamond lattice panel infill over ribbon crest and generous continuous rococo scrolls to front angles incorporating leafy garland passing beneath the dial and blind lattice fretwork to apron, the sides cast with formal rectangular panels centred with a rosette over diamond lattice infill, the rear with pierced movement access hatch over conforming decoration, on generous integral scroll feet incorporating pendant leaf-cast motif between, 35.5cm (14ins) high; with a pair of three branch candelabra ensuite, each with drip pans and sconces supported by scrolling branches over upright cast as a quiver of arrows and rosette centred rococo scroll outline pedestal base centred with a leafy rosette over blind fret panel infill, on conforming integral scroll supports, each 36cm (14.25ins) high, (3). Condition report disclaimer
A French Louis XV style gilt brass mantel clock garniture The movement by Samuel Marti, Paris, late 19th century The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum with Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with Samuel Marti, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE roundel to centre over serial number 4 8, the upper left hand margin further stamped with retailer's mark comprising initials V E flanking a honey bee over further number 2720, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with steel moon hands within foliate cast brass bevel glazed hinged bezel, the waisted case with floral spray surmount to the cavetto shaped upstand fronted with diamond lattice panel infill over ribbon crest and generous continuous rococo scrolls to front angles incorporating leafy garland passing beneath the dial and blind lattice fretwork to apron, the sides cast with formal rectangular panels centred with a rosette over diamond lattice infill, the rear with pierced movement access hatch over conforming decoration, on generous integral scroll feet incorporating pendant leaf-cast motif between, 35.5cm (14ins) high; with a pair of three branch candelabra ensuite, each with drip pans and sconces supported by scrolling branches over upright cast as a quiver of arrows and rosette centred rococo scroll outline pedestal base centred with a leafy rosette over blind fret panel infill, on conforming integral scroll supports, each 36cm (14.25ins) high, (3). Condition report disclaimer
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