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Charpentier et Cie Antique French Cartel Clock

Charpentier et Cie.
Samuel Marti et Cie
A Napoleon III, French, Louis XV style gilt bronze Cartel clock. The well cast and chased case with urn finial above a female mask, with an enamel dial with roman numerals and pierced hands below, flanked by scrolling ribbon, acanthus swags and pierced grilles. The eight day movement with Brocot escapement, rack striking the hour & half hour on a bell.

Height 27″

Depth 5″

Width 14″

Circa 1880

French