Bidspirit auction | French Louis XVI Style (19th

French Louis XVI Style (19th Cent) Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock - French Louis XVI Style (19th Cent) Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock.S .Marti Et Cie Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock 19th Century.High quality, large ornate bronze gilt mantel clock in the rococo S style with pierced scrolling foliate design, molded detail, and a nosegay of flowers finial at the top on a tri-foot base. The clock has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals for hours and Arabic numerals on the border denoting minutes. The clock movement backplate is stamped with the makers name:- S. Marti Et Cie RA 106 Medaille de Bronze Noted Condition Issue: Clock face has a chip between the Roman numerals I and II. The back glass in the movement window is cracked with a temporary repair. Dual key wind movement with no current key. The clock will require minor restoration to be functional. The clock case is intact, gilt is bright, with no issues noted. Measurements: 18 inches wide x 24 inches high x 8 inches thick.Please note that on March 14th, 2019 an almost identical clock by the same maker sold for $35,000.00.