LARGE ANTIQUE FRENCH FUGURAL CLOCK
LARGE ANTIQUE FRENCH FUGURAL CLOCK
SOLD $900.00 Sold: Sep 30, 2023 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
eBay Beautiful and very impressive large antique 19th Century French patinated bronze and metal figural clock. This is a very heavy, around 50 pounds mantel clock, showing two large figures of a classical females holding a basket with a Cupid. Excellent quality with intricate details. The movement itself stamped J. Marti & Cie. Condition is good with some discolorations and rubbings. The clock is “stop and go”and need a servicing to be fully operational. Has key, pendulum and the clock mechanism appears to be fully intact.Selling As Is Samuel Marti was a renowned clockmaker in Paris in the second half of the 1800s, and established his business in 1841 in Montbéliard, in Doubs, a department in northeast France that was the birthplace of many of the most prestigious clockmakers. Marti exhibited his clocks regularly at expositions in Paris, where he won a Mention of Honour in 1839, a Bronze Medal in 1860, a Silver Medal in 1889, and several Gold Medals (1841, 1851, 1852, 1900). A reproduction of the Bronze Medal from 1860 was added to the company’s creations from 1867 to 1900. During the 1860s he collaborated with another two celebrated French clockmakers: Roux and Japy Frères Dimensions: 31 1/2” high x 13 1/2” wide x 8” deep. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
eBay Beautiful and very impressive large antique 19th Century French patinated bronze and metal figural clock. This is a very heavy, around 50 pounds mantel clock, showing two large figures of a classical females holding a basket with a Cupid. Excellent quality with intricate details. The movement itself stamped J. Marti & Cie. Condition is good with some discolorations and rubbings. The clock is “stop and go”and need a servicing to be fully operational. Has key, pendulum and the clock mechanism appears to be fully intact.Selling As Is Samuel Marti was a renowned clockmaker in Paris in the second half of the 1800s, and established his business in 1841 in Montbéliard, in Doubs, a department in northeast France that was the birthplace of many of the most prestigious clockmakers. Marti exhibited his clocks regularly at expositions in Paris, where he won a Mention of Honour in 1839, a Bronze Medal in 1860, a Silver Medal in 1889, and several Gold Medals (1841, 1851, 1852, 1900). A reproduction of the Bronze Medal from 1860 was added to the company’s creations from 1867 to 1900. During the 1860s he collaborated with another two celebrated French clockmakers: Roux and Japy Frères Dimensions: 31 1/2” high x 13 1/2” wide x 8” deep. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.