French table clock in ‚Religieuse’ style case of Napoleon III. period, black veneer wooden case with brass casted feet, Corinthian pillars, 6 finials on top and applications.
8 day spring wound square movement of Paris type with glass cover, half and full hour striking on bell, locking-plate striking system, Brocot escapement with steel pallets.
Brass chapter ring with Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals from 1 - 60 . Steel pendulum suspension spring. Brass ornated hands.
Under the dial a brass casted ornament in Louis XIII. style which normally in 17th. century was used to wear the name of the maker.
Movement marked on back plate by its manufacturer :S. Marti et Cie, MÉDAILLE DE BRONZE with serial number: 1458 MK.Look at: TARDY Dictionnaire Des Horlogers Francais, 1971, page 435.
Measurements of case :height x width x depth: approx: 52 cm x 29 cm x 15 cm – weight of clock:6,4 KG.
This clock was made around1860/1870. Mini key must be replaced during restoration work.For the other parts we guarantee that they all originally fit together.
Price upon request.