Portico clock - ebonized wood - 1850-1900
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French Napoleon III portico mantel clock in ebonized wood with Boulle marquetry, mechanical 8‑day movement, strikes hours and half‑hours on a single bell, key included, dimensions 52 × 24 × 14 cm, weight about 3 kg.
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French Napoleon III Portico Mantel Clock - Boulle Marquetry - 1850-1870 - Working - Key Included
Description:
Antique French mantel clock in the classic Portico style with twisted Solomonic columns. Period: Napoleon III, circa 1850-1870.
The case is ebonized wood with fine Boulle marquetry in gilt brass, mother-of-pearl and colored inlays in red and blue. Decorative floral motifs on the base, frieze and arched top.
Fronted by a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, set in a richly cast and gilded bronze bezel with a female mask at the top. Fitted with an ornate gilt bronze pendulum with a female mask in relief. Inscription visible on the back of the pendulum. Strikes the hours and half-hours on a bell. Key included.
Condition:
Good antique condition with minor wear consistent with age. Boulle marquetry intact, no chips or losses to the inlays. Gilding on bronze well preserved. Movement complete and in working order. Keeps time and strikes correctly.
Dimensions:
Height: 52 cm
Width: 24 cm
Depth: 14 cm
Weight: approx. 3 kg
Technical details:
- Movement: Mechanical spring-driven, 8-day reserve
- Striking: On the hour and half-hour, single bell
- Key: Included
- Country of origin: France
French Napoleon III Portico Mantel Clock - Boulle Marquetry - 1850-1870 - Working - Key Included
Description:
Antique French mantel clock in the classic Portico style with twisted Solomonic columns. Period: Napoleon III, circa 1850-1870.
The case is ebonized wood with fine Boulle marquetry in gilt brass, mother-of-pearl and colored inlays in red and blue. Decorative floral motifs on the base, frieze and arched top.
Fronted by a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, set in a richly cast and gilded bronze bezel with a female mask at the top. Fitted with an ornate gilt bronze pendulum with a female mask in relief. Inscription visible on the back of the pendulum. Strikes the hours and half-hours on a bell. Key included.
Condition:
Good antique condition with minor wear consistent with age. Boulle marquetry intact, no chips or losses to the inlays. Gilding on bronze well preserved. Movement complete and in working order. Keeps time and strikes correctly.
Dimensions:
Height: 52 cm
Width: 24 cm
Depth: 14 cm
Weight: approx. 3 kg
Technical details:
- Movement: Mechanical spring-driven, 8-day reserve
- Striking: On the hour and half-hour, single bell
- Key: Included
- Country of origin: France
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Portico clock
Material
ebonized wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Country of origin
France
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
Yes
Height
52 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
3500 g
Winding key
Yes
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