Portico clock - Bronze, Wood - 1850-1900 - Napoleon III
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This French Napoléon III portico clock, dating from 1850–1900, is made of blackened wood and gilt bronze.
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Beautiful Napoleon III Portico Clock – Ebonized Wood, Gilt Bronze and Floral Decoration – 19th Century
Elegant portico clock in the Napoleon III style, dating from the second half of the 19th century, with a refined structure comprising four twisted ebonized wood columns topped with a scrolled pediment.
The case is richly decorated with floral motifs and gilt foliage scrolls, enhanced by pink and green polychrome inlays.
The white circular dial is surrounded by a superb gilt-bronze frame, finely chased with botanical and rocaille motifs. It features black Roman numerals and two winding holes.
The lower section is adorned with a magnificent, elaborately worked gilt-bronze decorative pendulum. The mechanical movement is visible at the back. A winding key is included.
The case is richly decorated with floral motifs and gilt foliage scrolls, enhanced by pink and green polychrome inlays.
The white circular dial is surrounded by a superb gilt-bronze frame, finely chased with botanical and rocaille motifs. It features black Roman numerals and two winding holes.
The piece reflects the decorative taste of the Napoleon III period, harmoniously combining dark wood, gilt bronze and polychrome decoration.
Condition: signs of use and age, small scratches and wear. Please note: a small, non-original rear strip has been glued back in place.
Sold in its current condition, as shown in the photographs.
Condition: signs of use and age, small scratches and wear. Please note: a small, non-original rear strip has been glued back in place.
Beautiful Napoleon III Portico Clock – Ebonized Wood, Gilt Bronze and Floral Decoration – 19th Century
Elegant portico clock in the Napoleon III style, dating from the second half of the 19th century, with a refined structure comprising four twisted ebonized wood columns topped with a scrolled pediment.
The case is richly decorated with floral motifs and gilt foliage scrolls, enhanced by pink and green polychrome inlays.
The white circular dial is surrounded by a superb gilt-bronze frame, finely chased with botanical and rocaille motifs. It features black Roman numerals and two winding holes.
The lower section is adorned with a magnificent, elaborately worked gilt-bronze decorative pendulum. The mechanical movement is visible at the back. A winding key is included.
The case is richly decorated with floral motifs and gilt foliage scrolls, enhanced by pink and green polychrome inlays.
The white circular dial is surrounded by a superb gilt-bronze frame, finely chased with botanical and rocaille motifs. It features black Roman numerals and two winding holes.
The piece reflects the decorative taste of the Napoleon III period, harmoniously combining dark wood, gilt bronze and polychrome decoration.
Condition: signs of use and age, small scratches and wear. Please note: a small, non-original rear strip has been glued back in place.
Sold in its current condition, as shown in the photographs.
Condition: signs of use and age, small scratches and wear. Please note: a small, non-original rear strip has been glued back in place.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Napoleon III
Clock type
Portico clock
Material
Bronze, Wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
more day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
44.5 cm
Width
22.5 cm
Depth
13.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
2.39 kg
Winding key
Yes
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