223.               $125

S. Marti brass shelf clock, ca. 1890. A 15-inch brass case with a dull finish that would benefit from cleaning and, perhaps, polishing.  The painted pastoral images on the front, sides, and top are lovely and are decorated with small half-pearls; a few have gone missing.  There are brass hands and cartouche numerals marked by very small.  The 8-day, pendule de Paris movement is signed but not dated; it is running and striking on a nickel bell.  $125–$250.