French Neoclassical Style Onyx & Gilt-Metal Mantel Clock In Cloche

Lot description

French Neoclassical style gilt-metal and onyx mantel clock, late 19th c., having architectural case surmounted by a bust, above three-quarter gallery and figural frieze, enameled porcelain dial flanked by draped caryatids, time-and-strike movement marked S. Marti, on shaped platform, housed in domed glass cloche, further raised on giltwood stand and ebonized base, base retaining plaque inscribed A&J Smith, Aberdeen, accompanied by pendulum and key, time movement observed operating, would likely benefit from a professional inspection, clock: approx 13.5"h, 8"w, 5.25"d, overall: approx 18"h, 11.5"w, 7.5"d