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Exceptional original Portico Clock Garniture, French, Louis Philippe, 1850/70
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €3,803     $4,128
£3,250
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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Exceptional original Portico Clock Garniture, French, Louis Philippe, 1850/70

19th century
Description

Exceptional Original Portico clock Garniture, French, Louis Philippe, 1850/70

The rosewood very fine inlaid with lemon wood marquetry.

Interesting to see is the original ivory colour lacquered mouldings simulating ivory.

It is rare to find a portico clock garniture with these high type Medici vases.

The movement stamped for Vincenti & Company Paris, has been fully cleaned and serviced and is in working order, striking on a bell every 30 minutes.

Whole over in original good used condition, still with the original old beautiful patination.

It is rare to find a set like this complete, especially with the high type medici beautiful made vases.

Clock, 48cm high, 25cm wide, 15cm deep

Medici vases, 31.5cm high, 11cm wide and deep.

Price: £3250,—

To your information, all the clocks we sell are fully serviced, this is done in our own workshop.

The movements have been dismantled and fully cleaned and our clocks are in working order.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this French Portico Clock Garniture to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180651
Description
Exceptional Original Portico clock Garniture, French, Louis Philippe, 1850/70

The rosewood very fine inlaid with lemon wood marquetry.

Interesting to see is the original ivory colour lacquered mouldings simulating ivory.

fig 1. A French Louis Philippe portico clock garniture in inlaid rosewood with gilt-bronze accents and twin urn side pieces.
fig 1. Exceptional original Portico Clock Garniture, French, Louis Philippe, 1850/70

It is rare to find a portico clock garniture with these high type Medici vases.

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The movement stamped for Vincenti & Company Paris, has been fully cleaned and serviced and is in working order, striking on a bell every 30 minutes.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
fig 2. A French Louis Philippe portico clock garniture in inlaid rosewood with gilt-bronze accents and twin urn side pieces.
fig 2. Exceptional original Portico Clock Garniture, French, Louis Philippe, 1850/70

Whole over in original good used condition, still with the original old beautiful patination.

It is rare to find a set like this complete, especially with the high type medici beautiful made vases.

Clock, 48cm high, 25cm wide, 15cm deep

fig 3. A French Louis Philippe portico clock garniture in inlaid rosewood with gilt-bronze accents and twin urn side pieces.
fig 3. Exceptional original Portico Clock Garniture, French, Louis Philippe, 1850/70

Medici vases, 31.5cm high, 11cm wide and deep.

Price: £3250,—

To your information, all the clocks we sell are fully serviced, this is done in our own workshop.

The movements have been dismantled and fully cleaned and our clocks are in working order.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this French Portico Clock Garniture to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1180651
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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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
Location
Cairngorms National Park
Angus
Scotland
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2019
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A French Louis Philippe portico clock garniture in inlaid rosewood with gilt-bronze accents and twin urn side pieces.
Exceptional Original Portico clock Garniture, French, Louis Philippe, 1850/70
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A portico clock garniture is a three-piece decorative timekeeping set featuring a mantel clock styled with architectural columns resembling a classical portico, flanked by two matching side pieces such as urns or vases. Popular during the 19th century in France, particularly during the Louis Philippe era, these sets served as prominent centrepieces on fireplace mantels.

These clocks typically feature a framework constructed from fine hardwoods like rosewood, kingwood, or mahogany, often ornamented with marquetry or parquetry inlays. The mechanical movements were usually brass eight-day mechanisms housed alongside gilt-bronze capitals, bases, pendulum bobs, and dial bezels.

Authentic 19th-century French portico clocks generally feature stamped brass movements with maker marks or serial numbers, hand-cut gear teeth, and original gilt-bronze pendulum bobs with intricate cast detailing. Examining the wood veneer reveals natural ageing, minor shrinkage lines, and hand-cut marquetry rather than modern printed inlays.

Positioning the complete three-piece set along a focal mantelpiece, credenza, or grand sideboard creates symmetrical balance in a room. Pairing the wood marquetry and gilt metalwork against contemporary neutral backdrops highlights the architectural silhouette of the columns and flanking urns.

Keep the set in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and high humidity to prevent veneer lifting or wood movement. Dust the wooden casing gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoid harsh liquid polishes on inlaid surfaces, and consult a horologist for mechanical movement maintenance.
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