Louis XV-style poster clock. France, late 19th century

Louis XV-style poster clock. France, late 19th century.
Gilded bronze.
Paris-type movement with Brocot suspension and “S. Marti et Cie – Médaille de Bronze” hallmark.
With key.
In good condition. It has a patina consistent with its age.
Measurements: 60 x 34 x 13 cm.

French Louis XV-style wall clock, characterized by its exuberant Rococo ornamentation and its elaborate gilt bronze casting. The case features an asymmetrical composition of rocaille, volutes, and floral motifs, with openwork elements that lend a sense of lightness to the whole.

The white dial features blue Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes, accompanied by ornate hands. It incorporates a movement from the French manufacturer Samuel Marti et Cie, established in Montbéliard in 1832 and internationally renowned for the quality of its mechanisms.