Samuel Marti et Cie Inlaid Mantel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Late 19th Century
This French mantel clock features a black slate Neoclassical case measuring 13 inches high by 15 inches wide, catalogued to the late 19th century. The case is constructed with an arched pediment, scrolled flankings, incised gilt patterns, and green malachite-like inlaid stone accents.
The circular dial features black Roman numerals on a white chapter ring, two winding apertures, an open escapement center, and a gilt bezel. According to the auction listing, the interior movement is marked 'Médaille de Bronze S. Marti et Cie.' and is visible through a rear hinged glass door.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Mantel clock
- Dimensions
- H. 13" x W. 15" x D. 6.75"
- Case material
- Black slate with malachite-like inlay
- Place recorded
- France
- Movement marking
- Médaille de Bronze S. Marti et Cie.
- Origin and Period
- France, Late 19th Century
- Maker / attribution
- Samuel Marti et Cie
Design
- Visible features
- • Stepped black slate architectural case with an arched pediment and scrolled side projections. • Green malachite-patterned stone inlays set into geometric panels and incised decorative scrollwork on the plinth and case face. • White chapter ring with black Roman numerals and an exposed Brocot-style escapement visible at the center. • Two winding arbors situated below the dial center.
- Dial and Escapement Configuration
- The circular dial is positioned behind a front hinged glass door and is bordered along the perimeter by a Greek key pattern. It displays black Roman numerals on a white chapter ring, centered on an exposed gear and visible Brocot-style escapement. Two winding arbors are set within the lower dial field below the center arbor. A rear hinged glass door on the back of the case provides direct visual access to the movement's interior components.
- Attribution and Source Limitations
- The auction catalog dates the clock to the late 19th century with French origin, reporting an internal stamp reading 'Médaille de Bronze S. Marti et Cie.' Because only a front view is visually documented, this backplate stamping cannot be independently confirmed from the catalog imagery. No details regarding mechanical running order, strike train configuration, pendulum retention, or winding keys are recorded in the auction listing, and the seller explicitly designates condition statements as subjective opinion rather than established fact.
- Case Architecture and Decorative Inlay
- The clock is encased in black slate described in the auction catalog as Neoclassical in style, measuring 13 inches in height, 15 inches in width, and 6.75 inches in depth. Its architectural profile incorporates an arched upper pediment alongside scrolled designs flanking the face of the case. The front surface features incised scrollwork paired with green ornamental stone inlays described by the cataloguer as 'malachite-like'. Visible observations note stepped projections and decorative panels set into the plinth and face, though the specific mineralogical composition is not verified.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The movement marking 'Médaille de Bronze S. Marti et Cie.' is reported by the auctioneer and not directly visible in the catalog image.
- Research required: Inlay composition is described as 'malachite-like' by the source and is not mineralogically verified.