Portico clock - Charles Hour/ Hour Lavignes - - Gilt bronze, Opaline glass - 1940-1950
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Portico clock in fire-gilt bronze with brass movement and opal glass columns, by Charles Hour / Hour Lavigne (Paris), mechanical 8-day movement, no strike, 15 × 13 × 6 cm, 1 kg, France, estimated period 1940–1950, in good used condition.
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Antique portico clock made of fire-gilt bronze – Charles Hour / Hour Lavigne (Paris, ca. 1910–1920)
Manufacturer & origin: Charles Hour / Hour Lavigne (Paris) – renowned Paris luxury clockmaking house; with authentic period stamping “CH. HOUR FRANCE”.
Style & architecture: Empire / Neoclassicism (portico style) – the elegant façade is carried by 4 columns of translucent white glass with a subtle opalescent effect.
Materials: finely cast, fire-gilt bronze, complemented by a precise brass movement and ornate supporting feet.
Technical data: Compact dimensions of 15 x 13 x 6 cm; original workshop serial numbers stamped on the bottom (“9153” and “254”).
Movement & function: Mechanical brass movement with 8-day power reserve and alarm function (without striking mechanism); fully functional, including all original winding keys.
Condition: Excellent – a complete collectible with no cracks or missing parts, with beautiful natural patina on the gilding.
An elegant French collectible, ideal for a classic interior or a discerning private collection.
Antique portico clock made of fire-gilt bronze – Charles Hour / Hour Lavigne (Paris, ca. 1910–1920)
Manufacturer & origin: Charles Hour / Hour Lavigne (Paris) – renowned Paris luxury clockmaking house; with authentic period stamping “CH. HOUR FRANCE”.
Style & architecture: Empire / Neoclassicism (portico style) – the elegant façade is carried by 4 columns of translucent white glass with a subtle opalescent effect.
Materials: finely cast, fire-gilt bronze, complemented by a precise brass movement and ornate supporting feet.
Technical data: Compact dimensions of 15 x 13 x 6 cm; original workshop serial numbers stamped on the bottom (“9153” and “254”).
Movement & function: Mechanical brass movement with 8-day power reserve and alarm function (without striking mechanism); fully functional, including all original winding keys.
Condition: Excellent – a complete collectible with no cracks or missing parts, with beautiful natural patina on the gilding.
An elegant French collectible, ideal for a classic interior or a discerning private collection.
Details
Glass type
Opaline glass
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Manufacturer/brand
Charles Hour/ Hour Lavignes
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Portico clock
Material
Brass, Bronze, Glass
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
15 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
Weight
1 kg
Winding key
No
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