A FRENCH GILT BRASS MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURE The movement by Samuel Marti et Cie, Paris, late 19th century The circular eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum with Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with S. Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE roundel over numbers 2049, 4 11, the circular concave gilt Arabic numeral dial with pierced rosette decorated centre and steel moon hands within moulded surround behind hinged bevel glazed bezel, the rectangular temple-form case with two-tier finial to the domed superstructure decorated with a relief cast Classical figural frieze and flanked by further vase finials, above cavetto cornice and free-standing Corinthian pillars to each corner over plain plinth base with disc feet; the side pieces modelled as twin handled ovoid urns each with flared lip, leafy scroll handles and repeating band of rosettes to waist over stepped plinth base with disc feet, (3). The clock 40cm (15.75ins) high, 19.5cm (7.75ins) wide, 123.5cm (5.25ins) deep; the side pieces 23cm (9ins) high.