Portico clock - Wood, Brass - 1850-1900
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42
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35
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French portico table clock in a veneered wood case with brass gilt columns and floral‑geometric inlays, a circular white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, a mechanical hand‑wound movement with an 8‑day power reserve, a gilt bronze pendulum, dating to 1850–1900, dimensions 42 × 23 × 13 cm, weight 2 kg, striking on the half hour with a bell, in good used condition with age patina and working order.
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Elegant French-made table clock with a portico, dating from the second half of the 19th century.
The case is made of veneered wood with rich floral and geometric inlays on the base and the upper frieze. The architectural structure is characterized by four turned columns with capitals and bases in gilded bronze, which give solidity and balance to the whole.
Circular white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, unsigned signature not visible, typical of Parisian production of the era. Hands in finely shaped metal. Manual-wind mechanical movement, with a gilded bronze pendulum finely decorated with floral motifs.
The watch has a patina consistent with its age, with slight signs of wear and the passage of time, which attest to its authenticity and historical charm. Overall good condition. Functioning to be checked/regulated (a service is recommended, as is typical for antique watches).
A refined example of nineteenth-century French decorative clockmaking, ideal for collectors or as a prestigious element for classical interiors.
Elegant French-made table clock with a portico, dating from the second half of the 19th century.
The case is made of veneered wood with rich floral and geometric inlays on the base and the upper frieze. The architectural structure is characterized by four turned columns with capitals and bases in gilded bronze, which give solidity and balance to the whole.
Circular white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, unsigned signature not visible, typical of Parisian production of the era. Hands in finely shaped metal. Manual-wind mechanical movement, with a gilded bronze pendulum finely decorated with floral motifs.
The watch has a patina consistent with its age, with slight signs of wear and the passage of time, which attest to its authenticity and historical charm. Overall good condition. Functioning to be checked/regulated (a service is recommended, as is typical for antique watches).
A refined example of nineteenth-century French decorative clockmaking, ideal for collectors or as a prestigious element for classical interiors.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Nr of items
1
Clock type
Portico clock
Material
Brass, Wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power Reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
42 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
2 kg
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