An unusual Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze cartel clock The movement by Samuel Marti et Cie, Paris, circa 1900 The eight-day two train bell striking movement with vertically planted platform cylinder escapement and stamped with S. Marti et Cie MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, 1889 roundel and serial number 647 to backplate, the dial formed as deep blue japanned dome applied with gilt Roman numerals and stars set within gilt billowing clouds interspersed with sunburst rays, martial trophy elements and applied with three patinated bronze cherubs in flight around the dial attending to a floral garland, 71cm (28ins) high.