"Boulle Marquetry Cartel Clock With Tortoiseshell And Gilt Bronze, Angel With Trumpet"
Superb Boulle marquetry wall clock combining tortoiseshell and engraved brass, adorned with rich chased and gilded bronze mounts. The pediment is surmounted by a winged angel sounding a trumpet. The enamel dial indicates the hours in Roman numerals on a white background, with openwork hands. The lower facade features a bas-relief depicting female allegories. The movement is signed: Stamp: "Bronze Medal, S. Marti & Cie" Engraving: "M. Gieroud ??? – C.3930 21" Dimensions: Height: 92 cm Width: 53 cm Depth: 24.5 cm Condition: Some tortoiseshell and brass missing. One tortoiseshell plate needs reattaching. Some repairs are needed. Comes with 2 keys (movement + glass door).