mantel clock - Louis Boname - Carrara marble, brass - 1850-1900
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Antique portico-style mantel clock from the late 19th century by Louis Boname, with Carrara marble and brass, 45 cm high, 24 cm wide, weighing 12 kg, 8-day mechanical movement with half-hour strike on a single bell, pendulum included, in good used condition with minor aging signs.
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Description from the seller
Antique Portico Clock (Portico style) with French movement
Dial inscription: Tereau a Auch
Movement maker: Louis Boname (Seloncourt, marked “Hors Concours 1893”)
Era: Late 19th century (ca. 1893)
Materials: Carrara marble, decorative elements in gilded bronze/brass, enamel plaque with Roman numerals and guilloché center detail.
Detailed description
This portico-style mantel clock is an elegant piece of furniture and a testament to the mastery of French clockmaking. The architectural design features four marble columns on a solid base, with the centrally mounted dial (bearing the inscription Tereau a Auch) and the richly decorated pendulum visible beneath. The movement bears the famous Excellency stamp of the renowned maker L. Boname Seloncourt (Hors Concours 1893).
Technical data and condition
Functionality: The clock is fully functional and keeps accurate time.
Strike: The strike mechanism is active and working, striking on the original bell on full and half hours.
Accessories: Supplied with the accompanying pendulum.
Aesthetic condition note
Structurally the clock is stable and well preserved, with an important restoration note: one of the rear columns showed a crack but was professionally glued and securely stabilized (visible on the back, without affecting the overall integrity or the front aesthetics of the piece).
An exceptional collectible, ideal for decorating a classic or vintage interior.
Antique Portico Clock (Portico style) with French movement
Dial inscription: Tereau a Auch
Movement maker: Louis Boname (Seloncourt, marked “Hors Concours 1893”)
Era: Late 19th century (ca. 1893)
Materials: Carrara marble, decorative elements in gilded bronze/brass, enamel plaque with Roman numerals and guilloché center detail.
Detailed description
This portico-style mantel clock is an elegant piece of furniture and a testament to the mastery of French clockmaking. The architectural design features four marble columns on a solid base, with the centrally mounted dial (bearing the inscription Tereau a Auch) and the richly decorated pendulum visible beneath. The movement bears the famous Excellency stamp of the renowned maker L. Boname Seloncourt (Hors Concours 1893).
Technical data and condition
Functionality: The clock is fully functional and keeps accurate time.
Strike: The strike mechanism is active and working, striking on the original bell on full and half hours.
Accessories: Supplied with the accompanying pendulum.
Aesthetic condition note
Structurally the clock is stable and well preserved, with an important restoration note: one of the rear columns showed a crack but was professionally glued and securely stabilized (visible on the back, without affecting the overall integrity or the front aesthetics of the piece).
An exceptional collectible, ideal for decorating a classic or vintage interior.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Louis Boname
Number of objects
1
Clock type
mantel clock
Material
Carrara marble, brass
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
45 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
12 kg
Winding key
Yes
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