A French Egyptian revival bronze mounted marble mantel clock, Samuel Marti et Cie, Paris, circa 1880, the circular eight-day two train bell striking movement with anchor escapement for regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension and stamped with S. Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE roundel and numbers 3778, 5 2 to backplate, the circular red marble dial with gilt Roman numerals and pierced hands set behind a hinged cast bronze glazed bezel decorated with stylised leafy motifs, the Belge noir marble case with surmount cast as a recumbent sphinx set on a canted platform to the cavetto mounded rouge de France marble superstructure, the front with parcel gilt bronze stylised wing and pendant reed cast mount over the dial flanked by triangular red marble banded panels continuing around each angle to incorporate the tapered sides, on gilt fillet-edged canted base applied with a winged Pharaoh's mask centred mount to apron over parcel gilt pad feet, 37cm high Condition Report: The movement is intact with no obvious evidence of alteration or significant replacements and will just about run and strike however a service is required. The bell is currently loose (is lacking securing screw) and there is no pendulum present. The dial panel is a little loose with some edge chipping (not visible with the bezel closed) otherwise is in good condition. The case has some noticeable chipping to the lower edges and corners at the base otherwise faults are limited to other very slight edge chipping/wear. The mounts retain their original finish but with some wear and discolouration. The rear cover is lacking its glass. Clock does not have a pendulum or winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer