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Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1900s.
by Samuel Marti
~ French - Circa 1900 ~
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
A stunning antique French portico clock set.
It is classical in style, the clock is mounted between a four column portico with the pendulum visible swinging below. The original ormolu pendulum depicts a basket abundant with fruit and flowers.
The side vases feature rams head handles and acanthus finials mounted to the same stunning marble as the clock. The dial is enamel on copper, exquisitely decorated with floral swags delicately painted between the numbers of the dial. Hands are gilded, fretted brass.
The French movement is by Samuel Marti and has the makers 'gold medal 1900' mark on the back plate. It is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is a original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Click the video clip below to hear the bell and watch the clock running!
Condition of the case is excellent, marble has a very good polish with no major chips or scratches, just the usual tiny nibbles to the edges and a very small scuff to the corner of the base of one urn. Ormolu is also in very good condition with a bright and clean finish, just some slight wear in places, particularly on the swag below the dial. Dial is in very good condition with no chips or scratches.
Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 15 1/4", Width 9", Depth 6"
centimetres: Height 38.5 cm, Width 23 cm, Depth 15 cm
Dimensions of vases:
inches: Height 10 3/4", Width 5", Depth 3 3/4"
centimetres: Height 27 cm, Width 13 cm, Depth 9.5 cm
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About us - All of our clocks are original antiques, we source most of our clocks in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK. We prefer to buy our clocks in original 'dirty' condition. We then clean the cases using a technique we have developed over many years. We employee two qualified clockmakers who overhaul the movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that they will run trouble free.
Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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Stunning Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock Set by Samuel Marti