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A magnificent turn of the late 19th / early 20th century French three piece mantel set, retailed by the renowned …
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A magnificent turn of the late 19th / early 20th century French three piece mantel set, retailed by the renowned Bailey Banks and Biddle, with movement by Samuel Marti of Paris.
The stunning antique clock, circa 1900, features a shaped architectural black slate marble case with incredible grey variegated specimen marble accents, intricately decorated with incised carvings of floral and foliate, shield, scrollwork and contrasting gilt and silver highlights, an ornate ebonzied bronze ormolu mount on front and ebonized bronze ormolu figural lion mask with ring knocker handles on its flanks, a circular dial with gilded roman numerals, borders a gilt brass center with exposed open escapement and is signed "Bailey Banks and Biddle Philadelphia," behind a glass door with gilt metal bezel, housing the high quality Samuel Marti eight day time and strike movement stamped "S Marti et Cie- Medaille de Bronze," rising on patinated bronze claw foot with gold ormolu wings that wrap around the two front corners.
The incredible craftsmanship and ornamentation continues on the matched marble and bronze neoclassical style flaming urn-form garniture pair, that complete the stunning original antique three piece set.
Dimensions: (approx)
Clock: 11.5"H, 12"W, 6"D
Corresponding garnitures: 14.5"H, 5.5"W, 3.75"D
Total weight: 35lbs.
Excellent antique condition
The clock is in need of a suspension spring and will not work until that is replaced.
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- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 6ʺD × 14.5ʺH
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Black Marble
- Bronze
- Marble
- Ornamental & Decorative Materials
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Excellent antique condition. The clock is in need of a suspension spring and will not work until that is replaced. Excellent antique condition. The clock is in need of a suspension spring and will not work until that is replaced. less
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