Picked this up over the weekend at an estate auction. The pictures are of it in the as-bought state. The case is in good condition with no major losses, though perhaps the dirtiest I have bought and I have purchased some dogs.. the gilt work is intact and i think it will clean up. The movement is stamped S Marti et Cie. The batch # is 3407 and the pendulum length stamp is 48. The movement is clean, and the porcelain face is free of chips and cracks. Overall I think it will clean up well.
This is the first French clock I have ever bought, though I have admired them for some time. Living in the US and operating on a quantity over quality model because I enjoy repairing much more than collecting, I have never had a chance to buy a clock like this for an amount in my usual budget (never more than $50). The fortunate sale of a couple of kitchen clocks left a little extra clock cash in the budget so at the end of the auction I was able to take this home for $126. I've ordered a new pendulum, rod and hook along with a key for another $31, so I will be into it for $157. I intend to disassemble and clean the movement and make any necessary repairs.
I'd appreciate hearing from others their impression of this clock and their experiences working working on / collecting french clocks in general.
This is the first French clock I have ever bought, though I have admired them for some time. Living in the US and operating on a quantity over quality model because I enjoy repairing much more than collecting, I have never had a chance to buy a clock like this for an amount in my usual budget (never more than $50). The fortunate sale of a couple of kitchen clocks left a little extra clock cash in the budget so at the end of the auction I was able to take this home for $126. I've ordered a new pendulum, rod and hook along with a key for another $31, so I will be into it for $157. I intend to disassemble and clean the movement and make any necessary repairs.
I'd appreciate hearing from others their impression of this clock and their experiences working working on / collecting french clocks in general.


