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

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

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

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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,—

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1174388
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland Profile Page

Trade Associations

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

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