A French ormolu and verde antico marble mantel clock in the Empire taste The movement stamped for Samuel Marti, Paris, early 20th century The circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with Samuel Marti, MEDAILLE D'OR, PARIS 1900 roundel and serial number 9739 over further number 7 2 to lower margin, the two-piece dial with gilt centre cast with pair of seated winged lions within narrow white enamel Roman numeral chapter ring, with blued steel moon hands set within guilloche decorated surround behind a hinged bevel-glazed bezel, the case with gilt eagle surmount to the cavetto moulded marble and leaf cast superstructure flanked by flambeau finials over repeating projecting acanthus leaf decorated gilt cornice and inset rectangular marble section housing the movement, with stylised horse-drawn chariot and drapery swag cast mount beneath dial and scroll motif to sides, flanked by free-standing marble columns with Egyptian style foliate capitals to angles, on skirt base with repeating leaf cast gilt mouldings and paw feet, 48cm (19ins) high.