Portico clock - Söderström Biedermeier - Mahogany - 1850-1900





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The portico clock shown in the photo (often also called a mantel clock or table clock) is done in the Biedermeier or classical style. Clocks like this were extremely popular in Europe, and this one dates from the 1820–1850 period, so it is very old.
Construction: The case takes the form of a portico supported by columns, which is typical of designs from the first half of the 19th century (circa 1820–1850).
Materials: Most likely made of wood (often mahogany or ebonized pear) with decorative elements in gilded bronze or brass.
Details: The clock has an enamel dial with Roman or Arabic numerals and a decorative pendulum, often shaped like the sun.
Origin: Inscriptions on the dial (suggesting a city such as Stockholm) may indicate a specific clockmaking workshop. The dial visible in the photo is signed by the Swedish craftsman A. Söderström from Stockholm.
This is a classic example of Scandinavian clockmaking craftsmanship, most probably from the 18th century or the first half of the 19th century. The style of the lettering and the distinctive ornate minute hand are typical for clocks from this period, commonly found in Swedish Mora wall clocks or luxurious Gustavian-style clocks. The clock is functional but needs replacement of the hands.
The portico clock shown in the photo (often also called a mantel clock or table clock) is done in the Biedermeier or classical style. Clocks like this were extremely popular in Europe, and this one dates from the 1820–1850 period, so it is very old.
Construction: The case takes the form of a portico supported by columns, which is typical of designs from the first half of the 19th century (circa 1820–1850).
Materials: Most likely made of wood (often mahogany or ebonized pear) with decorative elements in gilded bronze or brass.
Details: The clock has an enamel dial with Roman or Arabic numerals and a decorative pendulum, often shaped like the sun.
Origin: Inscriptions on the dial (suggesting a city such as Stockholm) may indicate a specific clockmaking workshop. The dial visible in the photo is signed by the Swedish craftsman A. Söderström from Stockholm.
This is a classic example of Scandinavian clockmaking craftsmanship, most probably from the 18th century or the first half of the 19th century. The style of the lettering and the distinctive ornate minute hand are typical for clocks from this period, commonly found in Swedish Mora wall clocks or luxurious Gustavian-style clocks. The clock is functional but needs replacement of the hands.
