Miniature Maty gilt metal, quartz, Roman numerals clock

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Maty miniature gilded metal pendulum clock, with a quartz movement, featuring an architectural silhouette of a small table clock and a white dial with Roman numerals.

Description

This miniature clock by Maty has the shape of a desk pendulum clock, with a gilded front with molded projections and an embossed decoration of scrolls and stylized floral motifs. The round dial, signed MATY, is framed by a gilded bezel and marked with black Roman numerals on a light background.

The structure rests on an enlarged base, with skids and a reverse side lined with green felt. The back has an inclined support allowing the object to be placed in an easel position. The movement is indicated as Quartz on the dial.

Context

Maty, a French company known for its watchmaking and jewelry creations, has distributed many small decorative pendulum clocks for the office, display cabinet, or bedside table. This model is part of this tradition of small-format functional objects, combining daily use and careful presentation.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The gilding shows traces of use, small surface marks, oxidation spots, and localized rubbing, consistent with previous use. The bottom felt also shows signs of use. The quartz movement is not guaranteed to be in working order.

AFW

AFW takes particular care in preparing its shipments. The item will be protected with suitable packaging and shipped professionally.

Keywords: [Maty gilded miniature clock, Maty brand, pendulum clock, gilded metal, quartz, Roman numeral dial, felt base]