Mantel clock (pendule) 1770 - 1890

This French mantel clock, or pendule, was created by the Parisian firm of Samuel Marti et Cie, between 1770 and 1890. The clock's elaborate ornamentation, featuring scrolling foliage and a flaming urn, is characteristic of the Rococo style, popular in the 18th century. This elegant piece is a testament to the craftsmanship of the Parisian clockmakers and would have been a prized possession in any well-appointed home. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this clock, a reminder of the enduring appeal of decorative arts.