Portico clock - Wood, Bronze - 1850-1900
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French portico clock in a black-lacquered wood case with brass ornaments, dating from circa 1880–1900, with a mechanical movement, an 8-day power reserve, striking hours and half-hours on a bell, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, pendulum and winding key included.
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French portico clock – black-lacquered wooden case with brass accents – circa 1880-1900
Elegant French portico clock from the end of the 19th century, housed in a black lacquered wooden case with fine brass ornament mouldings and four columns. The clock has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, gilded lunette and a visible pendulum movement.
The mechanical movement is equipped with an anchor escapement and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. At the back the movement is clearly visible. The clock is in a neat, well-maintained condition with normal signs of use appropriate to its age.
Features:
* Period: circa 1880-1900
* Provenance: France
* Material: black lacquered wood (ebonised) with brass ornaments
* Dial: white enamel with Roman numerals
* Mechanical movement with bell-strike on whole and half hours
* Includes pendulum and key
Condition:
Good antique condition. Some light signs of use consistent with age.
Dimensions (approx):
* Height: ± 47 cm
* Width: ± 24.5 cm
* Depth: ± 14 cm
A decorative and timeless French pendulum clock that fits perfectly in a classical or antique interior.
Photos are part of the presentation.
French portico clock – black-lacquered wooden case with brass accents – circa 1880-1900
Elegant French portico clock from the end of the 19th century, housed in a black lacquered wooden case with fine brass ornament mouldings and four columns. The clock has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, gilded lunette and a visible pendulum movement.
The mechanical movement is equipped with an anchor escapement and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. At the back the movement is clearly visible. The clock is in a neat, well-maintained condition with normal signs of use appropriate to its age.
Features:
* Period: circa 1880-1900
* Provenance: France
* Material: black lacquered wood (ebonised) with brass ornaments
* Dial: white enamel with Roman numerals
* Mechanical movement with bell-strike on whole and half hours
* Includes pendulum and key
Condition:
Good antique condition. Some light signs of use consistent with age.
Dimensions (approx):
* Height: ± 47 cm
* Width: ± 24.5 cm
* Depth: ± 14 cm
A decorative and timeless French pendulum clock that fits perfectly in a classical or antique interior.
Photos are part of the presentation.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Portico clock
Material
Bronze, 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
47 cm
Width
24.5 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
3.45 kg
Winding key
Yes
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