French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock
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Description
This elegant period Empire ormolu-mounted white marble portico clock, c. 1830, is from France. The floral-and-foliate ormolu-mounted frieze sits above four Doric columns with gilt bronze collars and bases and surround the workings. The 4-1/2″ enamel dial is marked “Sacré à Paris” and displays black hand-painted Roman numerals and housed in a gilt-bronze acanthus-leaf bezel over an unadorned pendulum. The whole rests on an ormolu-mounted plinth base with gilt-bronze pad feet. It has been cleaned and is in working condition. This clock would be exquisite set atop a darker contrasting mantle or console table!
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More Information
Origin: France Period: 19th Century Materials: Marble and Gilt Bronze Condition: Good. In overall very good antique condition. Creation Date: 1830's Styles / Movements: Traditional, Empire Dealer Reference #: 1288-8 Incollect Reference #: 311902 -
Dimensions
W. 11.25 in; H. 19.875 in; D. 5.75 in; W. 28.58 cm; H. 50.48 cm; D. 14.61 cm;
Message from Seller:
Laura Roland and her mother Susan travel to France, England and Italy in search of one-of-a-kind 18th, 19th and 20th century antique and vintage furniture and accessories. They have built many wonderful European contacts, ship 40 ft containers and do full restoration at their 18,000 sqft showroom in Baton Rouge, LA. Fireside Antiques has been a family-owned business since 1982