French, Marti and Cie, 8-day time/strike automaton of two figures striking a bell in the tower. The heavy case appears to be white metal with a dark finish applied. The bell ringers do not actually strike the bell as the movement strikes a wire gong to indicate the hours (it is a deep tone gong that sounds similar to a large bell), C. 1900 — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: French, Marti and Cie, 8-day time/strike automaton of two figures striking a bell in the tower. The heavy case appears to be white metal with a dark finish applied. The bell ringers do not actually strike the bell as the movement strikes a wire gong to indicate the hours (it is a deep tone gong that sounds similar to a large bell), C. 1900
Brand: Marti
Price: 1700 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Animated Marti France auction

Price Record

Sale date October 30, 2010

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Maker Marti
Type Shelf or Mantel Animated
Country France
Price type auction
Date October 30, 2010
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

Cast metal case in very fine condition with a small scratch in the front just below the dial. Original porcelain dial is perfect and hands are original. Square plate movement is signed. H 17"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts