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A Bronze and Original Patinated and Gilded French Portico Clock Circa 1880
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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A Bronze and Original Patinated and Gilded French Portico Clock Circa 1880

19th century
Description

A Bronze And Original Patinated And Gilded French portico Clock Circa 1880

With on the reverse a small brass engraved presentation note, with the Dutch text: Dordtsche Petroleum Maatschappij aan H. Blok Wybrandi 1892-1905

Translation: Dordtsche (Dordrecht as small town in The Netherlands south of Rotterdam)) Petrol Company To H. Blok Wybrandi 1892-1905

The fully cleaned and serviced movement stamped for Japy,

in fully working order, striking on a bell every 30 minutes.

The original enamel dial with its original hands and pendulum.

All over in beautiful original used condition with original patination.

Its a beautiful, impressive and very decorative mantel clock.

The original gilded ornaments are very fine cast.

51cm high, 25cm wide, 13.5cm deep.?

French circa 1880.

Price: £1750,—

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this French Bronze Portico Clock to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09220716
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Pierced brass dust cover on the movement drum: late nineteenth-century French work.
Engine-turned gilt centre within an enamel chapter ring: typical late nineteenth-century dial design.
Soft wear to gilding on raised edges and pendulum: many years of handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1174388
Description
A Bronze And Original Patinated And Gilded French portico Clock Circa 1880
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With on the reverse a small brass engraved presentation note, with the Dutch text: Dordtsche Petroleum Maatschappij aan H.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Blok Wybrandi 1892-1905

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century French portico clock featuring dark patinated bronze columns, decorative gilt bronze mounts, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and an ornate pendulum.
fig 1. A Bronze and Original Patinated and Gilded French Portico Clock Circa 1880

Translation: Dordtsche (Dordrecht as small town in The Netherlands south of Rotterdam)) Petrol Company To H. Blok Wybrandi 1892-1905

The fully cleaned and serviced movement stamped for Japy,

in fully working order, striking on a bell every 30 minutes.

fig 2. A late nineteenth-century French portico clock featuring dark patinated bronze columns, decorative gilt bronze mounts, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and an ornate pendulum.
fig 2. A Bronze and Original Patinated and Gilded French Portico Clock Circa 1880

The original enamel dial with its original hands and pendulum.

All over in beautiful original used condition with original patination.

Its a beautiful, impressive and very decorative mantel clock.

The original gilded ornaments are very fine cast.

51cm high, 25cm wide, 13.5cm deep.?

French circa 1880.

Price: £1750,—

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this French Bronze Portico Clock to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09220716
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Pierced brass dust cover on the movement drum: late nineteenth-century French work.
Engine-turned gilt centre within an enamel chapter ring: typical late nineteenth-century dial design.
Soft wear to gilding on raised edges and pendulum: many years of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174388
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late nineteenth-century French portico clock featuring dark patinated bronze columns, decorative gilt bronze mounts, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and an ornate pendulum.

A Bronze and Original Patinated and Gilded French Portico Clock Circa 1880

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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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A late nineteenth-century French portico clock featuring dark patinated bronze columns, decorative gilt bronze mounts, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and an ornate pendulum.
A Bronze And Original Patinated And Gilded French portico Clock Circa 1880
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A late nineteenth-century French portico clock featuring dark patinated bronze columns, decorative gilt bronze mounts, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and an ornate pendulum.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialPatinated Bronze, Gilt Bronze, Enamel
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsFluted columns, Ormolu mounts, Gridiron pendulum, Relief frieze
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

This Napoleon III mantel clock is a French portico clock in patinated and gilded bronze, dating from 1880. The upright design stands at 51 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 13.5 cm deep, resting upon ornate scrolling gilt feet with a stepped plinth base and a projecting cornice top. A dark black patinated finish contrasts with cast gilt bronze and ormolu mounts, including fluted columns, a relief frieze on the base depicting figures and classical motifs, and decorative scrolling foliate mounts across the upper frieze. A white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and delicate hands is set within a round gilt bezel, positioned centrally between the columns above a visible gridiron pendulum with a circular embossed bob. Suited for a gentleman's library or a formal mantelpiece, the clock operates with a movement stamped for Japy and strikes on a bell every 30 minutes, accompanied by an engraved presentation note on the reverse. The work displays original patination and clear signs of age through light surface wear across the dark and gilded surfaces. The piece provides a functional timepiece and a decorative focal point for display on a shelf, cabinet top, or traditional mantel arrangement.

FAQs

A French portico clock is an architectural desk or mantel clock designed to resemble a Classical temple entrance, featuring columns supporting an upper entablature that houses or frames the movement.

These clocks were typically constructed using patinated bronze, marble, or ebonised wood for the structural columns, complemented by mercury-gilded bronze ormolu mounts, enamel dials, and steel movement components.

Authentic pieces feature finely chased gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted enamel dials with Roman numerals, heavy cast-bronze construction, and stamped mechanical clockwork movements often bearing French maker marks.

Place the clock centrally on a marble mantelpiece, dark wood console table, or library sideboard to serve as an architectural focal point alongside contemporary artwork and structured decor.

Dust the surfaces regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or microfibre brush, avoiding chemical solvents or abrasive metal polishes which can strip the original gilding and patination.
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