Late 19th century French champlevé enamel and brass oval four glass mantel or library clock, Samuel Marti & Cie, Paris, circa 1890-1900, the 3.75-inch cream Arabic dial with floral swags, framed by diamanté paste 'gemstone' border, the two-train movement, striking on a coiled blued steel gong, numbered 2259 11 and with 1889 (Medaille d'Argent) Exposition Universelle stamp, the oval lacquered brass case with stepped roof over champlevé enamel frieze, four bevelled glazed panels (including doors), conforming basal frieze and flared base with short bracket supports, 28.3cm high, sold with original pendulum having matching 'gemstone' band to bob, plus a winder
Sold for £480
Late 19th century French champlevé enamel and brass oval four glass mantel or library clock, Samuel Marti & Cie, Paris, circa 1890-1900, the 3.75-inch cream Arabic dial with floral swags, framed by diamanté paste 'gemstone' border, the two-train movement, striking on a coiled blued steel gong, numbered 2259 11 and with 1889 (Medaille d'Argent) Exposition Universelle stamp, the oval lacquered brass case with stepped roof over champlevé enamel frieze, four bevelled glazed panels (including doors), conforming basal frieze and flared base with short bracket supports, 28.3cm high, sold with original pendulum having matching 'gemstone' band to bob, plus a winder
Auction: Spring Specialist Sale, 12th Mar, 2026
Our Spring Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors items.
Highlights will include: a Rare 'Black Forest' carved and stained wood hall chair in the form of a bear; a Fred, Paris - 18k white gold bracelet watch; an original Charles Haigh Wood, (1856-1927) - Oil on canvas - 'Private and Confidential'; and a fine selection of jewellery.
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Wednesday 11th March - 10am till 5pm