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French Directoire Period Marble & Ormolu Portico Clock 1795-1799
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French Directoire Period Marble & Ormolu Portico Clock 1795-1799

18th century
For Sale by Original Retro
Description

French Directoire Period Marble & Ormolu Portico Clock 1795-1799

Very nice French Portico clock from the directoire period of 1795-1799

The clock case is made of white marble and furnished with ormolu fittings.

The convex enamel dial has blued steel hands and is set in a ormolu roundel with underneath an ormolu freeze of

curtains, mythological beast, a face and floral ornaments.

The 8 day movement with a silk suspended sunburst pendulum strikes the half and full hours on a silvered bell.

The clock is in perfect working order.

Minute repair to the corner on the left side top

Physical Dimensions
Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

Original Retro has dated this Directoire Portico Mantel Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122786
Dealers Notes

Valley Antique Centre

Hollins Mill

Suite 5 Unit 8

Pennine Industrial Park

Valley Road

Hebden Bridge

HX7 7BZ

(0044) 01422 887420 or (0044) 07780 687139

Openings Times:

Every day from 10 pm - 16.00 am

Description
French Directoire Period Marble & Ormolu Portico Clock 1795-1799

Very nice French Portico clock from the directoire period of 1795-1799

The clock case is made of white marble and furnished with ormolu fittings.

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The convex enamel dial has blued steel hands and is set in a ormolu roundel with underneath an ormolu freeze of.
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fig 1. French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts.
fig 1. French Directoire Period Marble & Ormolu Portico Clock 1795-1799

curtains, mythological beast, a face and floral ornaments.

The 8 day movement with a silk suspended sunburst pendulum strikes the half and full hours on a silvered bell.

The clock is in perfect working order.

Minute repair to the corner on the left side top

Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this Directoire Portico Mantel Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122786
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Archive I French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts.

French Directoire Period Marble & Ormolu Portico Clock 1795-1799

Archive II French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts. View II
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Archive IV French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts. View IV
Archive V French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts. View V
Archive VI French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts. View VI
Archive VII French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts. View VII
Archive VIII French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts. View VIII
Archive IX French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts. View IX
Archive X French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts. View X
Archive XI French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts. View XI
Archive XII French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts. View XII
Archive XIII French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts. View XIII
Archive XIV French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts. View XIV
Archive XV French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts. View XV
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Telephone 01422 887420 or 07780 687139
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Valley Antique Centre
Suite 5 Unit 8
Pennine Industrial Park
Valley Road
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 7BZ
United Kingdom
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French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts.
French Directoire Period Marble & Ormolu Portico Clock 1795-1799
Ref: SA1122786
French Directoire period white marble and ormolu portico mantel clock featuring classical columns, a sunburst pendulum, and gilt bronze architectural mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Directoire
  • MaterialWhite Marble, Ormolu, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourWhite, Gold
  • MotifsClassical columns, Sunburst pendulum, Pediment, Swans motif
  • SizeH 44.5 cm (18 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

This French Directoire period portico clock belongs to the late 18th century and is designed in the architectural style of 1795 to 1799. The construction pairs white marble with cast ormolu fittings, creating a contrast between the pale stone and the bright gold-toned metal mounts. The structure is supported by classical round columns on square pedestals, topped by a triangular pediment decorated with twin swans facing a central urn. A convex white enamel dial bearing Roman numerals sits centrally, framed by a beaded ormolu roundel with blued steel hands, suspended above a pierced gilt frieze of drapery, mythological creatures, and floral garlands. Below the dial hangs an openwork sunburst pendulum centred by a mask motif. The base stands on four spherical brass feet and displays urn-shaped finials on the upper corners alongside small recumbent animal mounts on the lintel. The entire piece measures 44.5 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 10.5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this clock functions as a striking mantelpiece ornament suitable for a traditional drawing room, study, or hallway mantel. The architectural silhouette and gilt ornamentation suit formal interior spaces, placed centrally on a mantel shelf or a console table where the hanging sunburst pendulum remains fully visible. The weight of the stone body ensures stability on flat surfaces, while the functional eight-day movement provides both timekeeping and hourly strikes. The clean white marble surfaces require minimal maintenance beyond regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth, preserving the gilt finish and the integrity of the enamel dial.

FAQs

Directoire style clocks originated in late 18th-century France, bridging Louis XVI Neoclassicism and the Empire period, characterised by restrained classical architecture, symmetrical columns, and minimal gilt metal mounts.

These clocks typically feature solid white or dark marble, fire-gilded bronze mounts (ormolu), and enamel dials with hand-painted numerals and mechanical brass movements.

Authentic examples feature mercury-gilded bronze components, hand-cut gear teeth, early silk-thread pendulum suspensions, and period-correct maker marks stamped on the backplate or movement.

Position the clock centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble-topped sideboard, or console table to serve as an architectural focal point in traditional or modern settings.

Dust surfaces gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoid liquid polish or abrasives on gilt bronze to preserve the gilding, and have the movement serviced by a professional horologist every five years.
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