Stunning Rococo Onyx and Gilt Brass Clock

~ French - Circa 1890 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A superb original antique French Rococo clock, made of the most beautiful figured green onyx, mounted with gilded brass. It is of classic Rococo key hole shape with an ornate asymmetric final, floral swags and 'C scroll bracket feet. The dial is enamel on copper, exquisitely painted with a delicate cherub playing with a butterfly. To the front of the clock is a cartouche inscribed "Bellevue, 26 - 10 -1898"

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The French movement is of high quality and has the Samuel Marti mark on the movement backplate. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is a original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Click the video clip below to hear the bell and watch the clock running!

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration and there are no losses. The dial is also in excellent condition with no chips or scratches. The onyx is also in excellent condition with a good polish and just the usual nibbles to the edges. 

     
Samuel Marti mark on the movement backplate

Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.