Portico clock Napoleon III - Gilt bronze - circa 1850
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The approximately 1850 French gilded-bronze portico clock in antique Napoleonic III style, with a mechanical movement, 8-day power reserve, and half-hour striking with a bell, measures 56 × 28 × 14 cm and weighs 9.5 kg, origin France, in reasonable condition with heavy use and possible small parts missing, and is in working order.
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Hello, here again a top offer from the time dealer. A gorgeous fire-gilded French column pendulum clock. The movement has been sonic-cleaned and overhauled; it runs and strikes excellently.
I've never seen this one. This large piece with so many embellishments. With a very rare movement.
Stunning, super large beautiful fire-gilded bronze pendulum clock. Heavy French top quality, very nicely finished with bronze elements; everything is top-finished with beautiful imagery. This is true top quality from 1850. The clock is around 170 years old and in top condition. The pendulum clock is 56 cm tall and 14 cm deep, width 28 cm. The pendulum weighs 9.5 kg. Top French quality.
The movement has been sonic-cleaned and adjusted. It runs and strikes excellently. The dial is in excellent condition. Top-quality French timepiece. With original pendulum.
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The clock will be professionally packed and insured for shipping. Only the best packing materials are used.
This is again a top offer from the time dealer, your specialist in French bronze clock cases, pendules and candlesticks on Catawiki.
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Seller's Story
Time trader : specialized in bronze clock sets, mantel clocks and candlesticks.
Translated by Google TranslateHello, here again a top offer from the time dealer. A gorgeous fire-gilded French column pendulum clock. The movement has been sonic-cleaned and overhauled; it runs and strikes excellently.
I've never seen this one. This large piece with so many embellishments. With a very rare movement.
Stunning, super large beautiful fire-gilded bronze pendulum clock. Heavy French top quality, very nicely finished with bronze elements; everything is top-finished with beautiful imagery. This is true top quality from 1850. The clock is around 170 years old and in top condition. The pendulum clock is 56 cm tall and 14 cm deep, width 28 cm. The pendulum weighs 9.5 kg. Top French quality.
The movement has been sonic-cleaned and adjusted. It runs and strikes excellently. The dial is in excellent condition. Top-quality French timepiece. With original pendulum.
Look closely at the photos! They are part of the description.
The clock will be professionally packed and insured for shipping. Only the best packing materials are used.
This is again a top offer from the time dealer, your specialist in French bronze clock cases, pendules and candlesticks on Catawiki.
#exclusivenovember
Seller's Story
Time trader : specialized in bronze clock sets, mantel clocks and candlesticks.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Over 200 years old
No
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Era
1400-1900
Clock type
Portico clock
Material
Bronze
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power Reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Style
Antique
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
Yes
Height
56 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
circa 1850
Weight
9.5 kg
Winding Key
No
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