Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Antique Large 1800’s S. Marti French Victorian Brass and Glass Crystal Regulator Mantel Shelf Clock with Open Escapement Dial, made in France. It has a Large’Classic Style’ Brass and Beveled Glass Case. This Has a Porcelain Dial with Roman Numerals and Open Escapement, with Some Hairlines, As Pictured. This Clock has a S. Marti French Round Brass Mechanical 8 Day “Time and Strike” Key Wound Movement, with Nickel Bell Chime which Strikes Once On The Half Hour and the Correct Amount Of Times On The Hour for the Time. It is Signed with the S. There are 2 Winding Arbors, and It includes a Winding Key and Correct Large Unique Glass Vial Regulator Pendulum. The Clock measures approx. 12″ Tall x 6 3/4″ Wide x 5 1/2 Deep. This Clock Runs Briefly and Stops and Will Need Lube, Adjustments or Attention to Work Correctly. This will make a Stunning addition to your Home. Don’t pass this one up! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Clocks\Desk, Mantel & Shelf Clocks”. The seller is “rmagiccds” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Origin: France
- Antique: Yes
- Shape: Rectangle
- Power Source: Mechanical Wind-Up
- Size: 12\
- Case Style: Classic Style Crystal Regulator
- Clock Type: Crystal Regulator Mantel Shelf Clock
- Country of Manufacture: France
- Year Manufactured: 1880
- Extras: Original Merc. Style Pendulum and a Winding Key
- Vintage: Yes
- Case: Brass & Beveled Glass
- Case Color: Brass Patina Gold Gilt
- Display Type: Analog
- Item Height: 12\
- Style: French Victorian Art Deco Americana
- Frame Material: Brass and Beveled Glass
- Features: 8-Day
- Featured Refinements: Antique French Crystal Regulator Clock
- Finish: Brass
- Room: Any Room
- Item Width: 6 3/4\
- Age: 1880 – 1900
- Movement: Mechanical (Key Wind)
- Color: Gold Gilt – Brass Patina
- Maker Manufacturer Company: S. Marti Clock Company France
- Material: Brass and Glass
- Modified Item: No
- Number Type: Roman Numerals
- Brand: S. Marti et Cie Paris France
- Chime Sequence: Hourly and Half Hour Bell Chime
- Dial: Porcelain Dial with Open Escapement
- Working: Runs and Stops, Needs Adjustments, Sold As Found
- Type: Mantel Shelf Crystal Regulator
- Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
- Case Design: Large Brass & Beveled Glass Crystal Regulator
- Clock Movement: French Round Brass 8 day Time & Strike
- Model: French Crystal Regulator
- S. Marti Medal: S. Marti et Cie Medaille de Bronze
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: Antique (Pre-1930)
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Case Maker: Made in France
- Chime: Nickel Bell Chime