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Impressive Original Ebonised and Gilded French Portico Clock
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €790     $857
£675
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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Impressive Original Ebonised and Gilded French Portico Clock

19th century
Description

Impressive Original Ebonised And Gilded French Portico Clock

The wooden case is ebonised and has gilded ornaments.

The original pendulum decorated with flowers and ornaments

The four columns decorated with flower garlands.

The original movement stamped for Japy Freres 1855 has been fully cleaned and serviced and is in working order striking on a bell every 30 minutes running for 1 week.

In beautiful original used original condition.

48cm high, 25cm wide, 14cm deep

French circa 1860-70

Price: £675,—

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Ebonised French Portico Clock to the 1860s.

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SA1214004
Description
Impressive Original Ebonised And Gilded French Portico Clock

The wooden case is ebonised and has gilded ornaments.

The original pendulum decorated with flowers and ornaments

The four columns decorated with flower garlands.

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The original movement stamped for Japy Freres 1855 has been fully cleaned and serviced and is in working order striking on a bell every 30 minutes running for 1 week.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

In beautiful original used original condition.

48cm high, 25cm wide, 14cm deep

French circa 1860-70

Price: £675,—

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Ebonised French Portico Clock to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214004
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 French portico clock, also known as a pendule portique, is an architectural mantel clock featuring columns that support an upper structure and frame a central suspended movement and pendulum.

Portico clocks were typically constructed using ebonised or polished hard woods, marble, and gilt metal or bronze ormolu mounts, accompanied by enamel dials and brass mechanical movements.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast ormolu or brass fittings, hand-painted white enamel dials with Roman numerals, fine cabinet making details, and authentic mechanical pendulum movements stamped by French makers.

A portico clock serves as a focal piece when placed on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table, creating a dramatic architectural statement alongside contemporary art or minimalist decor.

Dust the exterior regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical polishes or water on ebonised wood and gilded metal; the internal clock mechanism should be serviced periodically by a professional horologist.
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