G. Viot et Cie a Paris 24 Boulevard des Italiennes, Marti & Co
A late 19th century, French, Louis XV style gilt bronze mantel clock. The rococo case surmounted by a seated cherub with sundial in hand, above a large enamel dial painted with roman hours and arabic five minutes, standing on an acanthus droll platform base. The eight day Samuel Marti movement with Brocot escapement, striking the hour & half hour on a bell. Movement & Pendulum Numbered 46.
Height 16 1/2″ (42cm)
Width 11″ (28cm)
Depth 6 1/2″ (16.5cm)
French
Circa 1880