Portico clock - Wood, Bronze, Brass - 1850-1900
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French portico pendulum clock dating to the 19th century (circa 1850–1900) with a blackened wood case, bronze gilt detailing, a mechanical movement with several days of power reserve, and a half‑hour gong strike; dimensions 52.5 x 26 x 14 cm, weight 4.15 kg, in working order with pendulum, winding key and bell, in good condition bearing minor aging marks.
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Superb French Louis XV-era? Actually Charles X / early Louis-Philippe period French wall clock pendulum, dating from the first half of the 19th century (around 1825-1840).
This elegant clock rests on a blackened wooden structure embellished with delicate marquetry inlays in a scrolling motif. It is supported by four twisted columns framing a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, surrounded by a rich gilt bronze mount finely chased.
The original mechanical movement is complete and functional. The clock is accompanied by its decorative gilt bronze pendulum, its winding key, and its striking bell.
This piece testifies to the craftsmanship of 19th-century French workshops and is a beautiful decorative object as well as an item of antique horology.
Condition
Movement functional.
Pendulum, bell and key present.
Good overall preservation of the gilt bronzes.
Old cracks visible on certain parts of the wood.
Some losses and chips of veneer at the corners.
Wear consistent with age.
Enamel dial showing crazing and small chips in its lower part (see photos; they are an integral part of the description).
52.5 x 26 x 14 cm
Weight: 4.150 kg
Superb French Louis XV-era? Actually Charles X / early Louis-Philippe period French wall clock pendulum, dating from the first half of the 19th century (around 1825-1840).
This elegant clock rests on a blackened wooden structure embellished with delicate marquetry inlays in a scrolling motif. It is supported by four twisted columns framing a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, surrounded by a rich gilt bronze mount finely chased.
The original mechanical movement is complete and functional. The clock is accompanied by its decorative gilt bronze pendulum, its winding key, and its striking bell.
This piece testifies to the craftsmanship of 19th-century French workshops and is a beautiful decorative object as well as an item of antique horology.
Condition
Movement functional.
Pendulum, bell and key present.
Good overall preservation of the gilt bronzes.
Old cracks visible on certain parts of the wood.
Some losses and chips of veneer at the corners.
Wear consistent with age.
Enamel dial showing crazing and small chips in its lower part (see photos; they are an integral part of the description).
52.5 x 26 x 14 cm
Weight: 4.150 kg
Details
Era
1400-1900
Clock type
Portico clock
Material
Brass, Bronze, Wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
more day movement
Striking
half hour, one gong
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
52.5 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
4.15 kg
