French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock

Origin

France

Period

19th Century

Materials

Marble and Gilt Bronze

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;

Condition

Good. In overall very good antique condition.

Creation Date

1830's

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!

Styles / Movements

Empire, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

1288-8

Incollect Reference Number

311902