19th C French Louis XV Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock S. Marti

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✨ 19th Century French Louis XV Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock – S. Marti
Celebrate the artistry of 19th-century France with … Read more ✨ 19th Century French Louis XV Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock – S. Marti
Celebrate the artistry of 19th-century France with this Louis XV-style ormolu bronze mantel clock, crafted with elegance and precision. This exquisite timepiece embodies the Rococo charm of the Louis XV period while showcasing the technical mastery of S. Marti et Cie, one of Paris’s most renowned clockmakers.

Design & Craftsmanship
✔ Louis XV Rococo Elegance
Designed in the refined Rococo tradition with scrolling acanthus leaves, floral garlands, and richly detailed ornamentation.
Ornate ormolu bronze console-style base integrated seamlessly with the clock, providing balance and grandeur.
Original ormolu gilded patina preserved, with natural age-appropriate wear that enhances its authenticity.
✔ Ornamental Detailing
Around the enamel dial, finely cast branches and leaves create a delicate frame, evoking nature’s beauty.
Supported by a solid bronze structure, giving it both durability and decorative strength.
✔ Enamel Dial
White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and black steel hands.
Classic French elegance with exceptional readability.
⚙️ Clock Movement
✔ Renowned Maker – S. Marti et Cie
Movement stamped “S. Marti et Cie, Médaille d’Argent 1889”.
A highly respected Parisian clockmaking company, award-winning at international expositions.
✔ 8-Day Movement
Strikes on the half hour and the full hour with a charming, resonant chime.
Recently cleaned, serviced, and tested by a professional clockmaker.
✔ Complete & Ready for Use
Comes with pendulum, winding key, and bell.
Fully functional and reliable.

Dimensions (Approximate)
Height: 43 cm (17 in.)
Width: 25 cm (10 in.)
Depth: 16 cm (6 in.)

✅ Condition
Very good antique condition.
Original ormolu patina intact, showing only light, age-appropriate wear.
Professionally serviced movement in perfect working order.

Details
Date/Period: 19th Century (c. 1889)
Maker/Brand: S. Marti et Cie
Style: Louis XV / Rococo
Color: Gold (Ormolu Patina)
Material: Ormolu Bronze with Enamel Dial
Category: Mantel Clock / Table Clock
# of Pieces: 1

Shipping & Packaging
Expertly packed with protective materials.
Shipped worldwide from The Netherlands.
Includes tracking & full insurance for peace of mind.

Why This Clock Is Special
✔ Authentic 19th-century French ormolu timepiece.
✔ Features a high-quality movement by S. Marti et Cie, a prize-winning Parisian clockmaker.
✔ Complete with all original components: pendulum, bell, and key.
✔ A functional work of art—both a decorative statement and reliable timekeeper.
✔ Perfect for collectors, connoisseurs of French antiques, or elegant interior settings.

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