A Samuel Marti Regence-style cartel clock
A Samuel Marti Regence-style cartel clock
Mid/late 19th century
Movement marked: S. Marti et Cie. / Medaille de Bronze / E. Lourdelet; further marked: 21058 / EB
The two-movement clock with glazed bezel and gilt-bronze dial with inset black on white enameled Roman numeral hour markers, housed in an architectural gilt-bronze case featuring opposed winged female figures and openwork foliate motifs, surmounted by a winged ram figure
37" H x 10.5" W x 5.75" D
Condition Report: Overall good condition with scuffs and darkening/oxidation to bronze commensurate with age. Rubbed wear and loss to the gilt with scattered pitting throughout. Working condition unknown. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of clocks and watches. Lacking key. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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A Samuel Marti Regence-style cartel clock
Mid/late 19th century
Movement marked: S. Marti et Cie. / Medaille de Bronze / E. Lourdelet; further marked: 21058 / EB
The two-movement clock with glazed bezel and gilt-bronze dial with inset black on white enameled Roman numeral hour markers, housed in an architectural gilt-bronze case featuring opposed winged female figures and openwork foliate motifs, surmounted by a winged ram figure
37" H x 10.5" W x 5.75" D
Condition Report: Overall good condition with scuffs and darkening/oxidation to bronze commensurate with age. Rubbed wear and loss to the gilt with scattered pitting throughout. Working condition unknown. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of clocks and watches. Lacking key. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.