French Rococo Ormolu Mantel Clock Set by Samuel Marti

Name: French Rococo Ormolu Mantel Clock Set by Samuel Marti
Brand: Euro Antiques
SKU: LU4082112220163
Price: 25000.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$25,000.00 USD

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A very large and fine antique French clock set, circa 1880. It is of Rococo design boldly modeled in gilt bronze. Waisted keyhole shape with acanthus leaf shoulders, 'C' scroll feet standing on its original integral base. The top adorned with a putti and a musical instrument. To the sides are sound frets. The large dial is porcelain.

The design is attributed to by the highly inventive and influential rococo goldsmith and architect Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier (1695-1750). Born in Turin, Meissonnier emigrated to France to work in the royal Gobelins factory in 1724 and in 1726 succeeded Jean II Bérain as architect and draughtsman to the Chambre et Cabinet du Roi. His designs for candelabra and other objects appear in the Dousieme livre des Oeuvres de J. A. Messonnier, Livre de Chandeliers de Sculpture en Argent published by Gabriel Huquier in the 1740s. A similar candelabrum in the Munich Residenz is illustrated in Ottomeyer and Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen (Munich 1986).

The French movement is of high quality and is by Samuel Marti. It is in excellent clean and running condition. Condition of the case is very good, beautifully clean and bright with minor wear or discoloration and there are no losses. The dial is also in well preserved antique condition.

Samuel Marti clock maker's mark on the movement back plate. Samuel Marti et Cie clocks can be found on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the J. Paul Getty Museum in California.

The case of this Louis XV period mantel clock was made by Samuel Marti et Cie (company) to whom a silver medal was awarded in 1889. This exceptional clock set is decorated with a scrolled leaf motif throughout, the fine case is surmounted by a cherub angel and a musical instrument. He worked in Paris throughout the 19th century and was one of the finest clock makers of his time.

Mantel clock dimensions:

Height: 19 in (48.26 cm) Width: 12 in (30.48 cm) Depth: 6.75 in (17.15 cm) Garniture set measures: 11” H x 4 1/2” W x 4” D

This beautiful clock functioning well, recently serviced.

Notes on this piece

One of a kind. Sold in as-found condition with wear consistent with its age. Ask us for additional photographs or measurements before you buy — we answer the same day.
Antique lighting. Sold as a decorative object. Where a piece has been rewired we say so in the description. Any antique lighting should be inspected and installed by a licensed electrician before use.
Returns. One day from delivery for a change of mind — buyer pays shipping and a 15% restocking fee. If the fault is ours, none of that applies: 7 days, full refund including your original shipping, we pay the return freight, no restocking fee. See our refund policy.

Shipping & returns

Shipping is quoted per order. Small pieces travel insured by ground courier; furniture travels white-glove freight, room of choice, from our Miami warehouse.

Returns for a change of mind: one day from delivery, buyer pays shipping and a 15% restocking fee. If a piece is not as we described it, you have 7 days — we refund in full including your original shipping, pay the return freight, and charge no restocking fee.

Questions? Call 305-975-0601.

Domestic shipping

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Small and medium decorative objects — lamps, vases, prints, ceramics — travel by FedEx or UPS Ground, fully insured, signature required. Typical transit is 3–7 business days.

Furniture and large pieces travel by white-glove freight with BMC International Freight. Delivery is room of choice, subject to the carrier's access at your address. Freight transit varies by destination and is typically 7–14 business days. We contact you to arrange a delivery window.

International shipping

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Packing

Every piece is packed by hand using museum-quality materials. Fragile items are double-boxed with custom foam inserts. Glass and detachable elements are removed and packed separately, then reassembled on arrival.

Returns

Returns are accepted within one day of delivery. To return a piece, notify us within that window and return it in the same condition in which it arrived.

The buyer pays all shipping costs — outbound and return — and a 15% restocking fee.

This mirrors the terms you already know from the major marketplaces. Because the window is short, we would rather you ask first: request additional photographs, measurements or a condition report before you buy, and we will send them the same day.

If something arrives damaged

Photograph the packaging and the piece before unpacking further, and contact us within 48 hours. We handle all freight claims directly and will arrange a resolution.