French Louis XV Style Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti
A very good quality French Louis XV style boulle red tortoise shell serpentine shaped mantel clock with scroll leaf bronze gilt ormolu mounts and carrying handle. The clock has a white enamel dial with a French eight day movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell.
The movement back plate is stamped with the makers names:-
Samuel Marti
Height - 12 inches
Width - 7 inches
Depth - 4 inches
Circa - 1900
Price £1,175