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Antique French White Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

19th century
Sold 27 March 2026 · Dragon-Antiques.com
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~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A very elegant and finely modelled original antique French Classical portico clock, crafted in gilt bronze (ormolu) and white marble. The movement is held aloft on two marble pillars. Suspended beneath the dial is a sunburst pendulum, gently swinging, adding both visual movement and symbolic reference to enlightenment and classical antiquity.

The dial is enamel on copper and is set within a finely chased gilt bronze bezel and displays Roman and Arabic numerals with delicate gilt hands, typical of French clockmaking of the period. The movement is wound through twin apertures.

The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. Marble has some slight staining and has mellowed to an off-white. The dial is also in excellent condition with just some slight hairlining.

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 17 1/4", Width 11 1/4", Depth 6 1/4"

centimetres: Height 44 cm, Width 28.5 cm, Depth 16 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £85 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Portico Clock to the 1880s.

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SA1203868
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RSC3550
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Description
~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

“
A very elegant and finely modelled original antique French Classical portico clock, crafted in gilt bronze (ormolu) and white marble.
Dragon-Antiques.com

The movement is held aloft on two marble pillars. Suspended beneath the dial is a sunburst pendulum, gently swinging, adding both visual movement and symbolic reference to enlightenment and classical antiquity.

fig 1. An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum.
fig 1. Antique French White Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

The dial is enamel on copper and is set within a finely chased gilt bronze bezel and displays Roman and Arabic numerals with delicate gilt hands, typical of French clockmaking of the period. The movement is wound through twin apertures.

fig 2. An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum.
fig 2. Antique French White Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link.

fig 3. An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum.
fig 3. Antique French White Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. Marble has some slight staining and has mellowed to an off-white. The dial is also in excellent condition with just some slight hairlining.

fig 4. An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum.
fig 4. Antique French White Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 17 1/4", Width 11 1/4", Depth 6 1/4"

centimetres: Height 44 cm, Width 28.5 cm, Depth 16 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £85 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Portico Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203868
Dealers Internal Ref
RSC3550
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Archive I An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique French White Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

Archive II An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum. View II
Archive III An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum. View III
Archive IV An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum. View IV
Archive V An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum. View V
Archive VI An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum. View VI
Archive VII An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum. View VIII
Archive IX An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum. View IX
Archive X An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum. View X
Archive XI An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum. View XI
Archive XII An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum. View XII
Archive XIII An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum. View XIV
Archive XV An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum. View XV
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An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum.
Antique French White Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock
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An antique French portico clock constructed from white marble with gilt ormolu Corinthian columns, a central enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and a sunburst pendulum.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialWhite Marble, Ormolu, Brass, Enamel
  • ColourWhite and Gold
  • MotifsCorinthian columns, Sunburst pendulum, Floral swags, Urn finial
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 28.5 cm (11 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

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Portico clocks emerged in France during the late 18th century, heavily influenced by Neoclassical architecture and archaeological discoveries from Pompeii and Herculaneum, featuring architectural columns supporting the movement.

These timepieces are constructed using a white marble base and columns paired with fire-gilded bronze, known as ormolu, housing mechanical brass clockwork movements with enamel dials.

Authentic period clocks feature mercury gilding on the bronze elements, hand-painted enamel dials with Arabic or Roman numerals, and cast brass mechanical movements stamped with maker signatures or serial numbers.

This piece can be placed upon a mantelpiece or a console table to serve as a focal point, contrasting cleanly against contemporary minimalist decor or complementing classical architectural details.

Maintain the materials by dusting gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents that can strip the delicate ormolu gilding, and having the mechanical movement professionally serviced periodically.
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