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Charles X Portico Clock French Mantle Inlay 1810
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Charles X Portico Clock French Mantle Inlay 1810

18th century
Description

Gorgeous antique French portico mantle clock

We date this clock to circa 1810 hence it is Charles X

Classic portico clock with the classical columns either side of the face

Beautiful interplay of colours between the mahogany, inlay and gilt for the clock face, fixtures and pendelum

In full working order

Gilt original to piece and with great patina

Bought from a dealer at Les Puces antiques market in Paris

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

10.5 (26) x 6 (15) x 20 (50)

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Charles X Portico Clock to the 18th Century.

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SA1181511
Description
Gorgeous antique French portico mantle clock

We date this clock to circa 1810 hence it is Charles X

Classic portico clock with the classical columns either side of the face

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Beautiful interplay of colours between the mahogany, inlay and gilt for the clock face, fixtures and pendelum.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum.
fig 1. Charles X Portico Clock French Mantle Inlay 1810

In full working order

Gilt original to piece and with great patina

Bought from a dealer at Les Puces antiques market in Paris

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

10.5 (26) x 6 (15) x 20 (50)

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Charles X Portico Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181511
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A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum.
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Archive I A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum.

Charles X Portico Clock French Mantle Inlay 1810

Archive II A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum. View II
Archive III A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum. View III
Archive IV A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum. View IV
Archive V A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum. View V
Archive VI A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum. View VI
Archive VII A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum. View VII
Archive VIII A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum. View VIII
Archive IX A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum. View IX
Archive X A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum. View X
Archive XI A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum. View XI
Archive XII A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum. View XII
Archive XIII A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum. View XIII
Archive XIV A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum. View XIV
Archive XV A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum. View XV
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A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum.
Charles X Portico Clock French Mantle Inlay 1810
Ref: SA1181511
A French Charles X portico clock crafted from dark brown inlaid wood with four fluted columns, gilt bronze accents, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hanging brass pendulum.
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A Charles X portico clock typically dates from the 1820s to 1830s in France, featuring classical architectural form supported by four or more columns. These timepieces showcase detailed marquetry inlay, dark polished woods such as rosewood or mahogany, and decorative gilt bronze mounts surrounding the dial and pendulum.

Nineteenth-century French portico clocks commonly combine dense cabinet woods like rosewood, walnut, or mahogany with detailed marquetry or stringing inlays. The mechanical movements incorporate brass plates, steel arbors, white enamel dial faces, and chased gilt bronze (ormolu) capitals, bases, and pendulums.

Authentic pieces exhibit neoclassical architectural symmetry with columned porticos, period-correct countwheel striking movements, and floral or scrolling marquetry. Key indicators include chased gilt bronze accents on the column capitals and pendulum, along with hand-cut gear trains and enamel dials with Roman numerals.

Position the clock as a focal piece on a fireplace mantelpiece, a console table, or a sideboard top. Pair it with symmetrical decorative objects, such as modern glass vases or ceramic vessels, to balance its classical architectural silhouette.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight, moisture, and central heating sources to prevent wood veneer lifting or cracking. Dust the wooden case with a dry microfibre cloth, avoid liquid cleaners on gilt bronze mounts, and have the mechanical movement lubricated by a professional horologist every five to seven years.
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