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An Original Ebonised and Brass Inlayed French Portico Clock Circa:1870
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €556     $603
£475
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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An Original Ebonised and Brass Inlayed French Portico Clock Circa:1870

19th century
Description

An Original Ebonised and Brass Inlayed French Portico Clock circa:1870

With original gilded ornaments and original fully serviced and cleaned movement, with original pendulum in working order, striking on a bell every half hour, running for a week.

With key.

Interesting to see is that the columns are inlaid with brass lining.

46cm high 25cm wide 13cm deep

In very good original used condition with nice patination.

Price: £475,--

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

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Ebonised French Portico Clock to the 1870s.

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SA1224216
Description
An Original Ebonised and Brass Inlayed French Portico Clock circa:1870
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With original gilded ornaments and original fully serviced and cleaned movement, with original pendulum in working order, striking on a bell every half hour, running for a week.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
fig 1. An ebonised French portico clock featuring brass stringing inlay, four barley-twist columns, an ornate gilt dial bezel, and an exposed ornate pendulum.
fig 1. An Original Ebonised and Brass Inlayed French Portico Clock Circa:1870

With key.

Interesting to see is that the columns are inlaid with brass lining.

46cm high 25cm wide 13cm deep

In very good original used condition with nice patination.

Price: £475,--

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

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

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Ebonised French Portico Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224216
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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Archive I An ebonised French portico clock featuring brass stringing inlay, four barley-twist columns, an ornate gilt dial bezel, and an exposed ornate pendulum.

An Original Ebonised and Brass Inlayed French Portico Clock circa:1870

Archive II An ebonised French portico clock featuring brass stringing inlay, four barley-twist columns, an ornate gilt dial bezel, and an exposed ornate pendulum. View II
Archive III An ebonised French portico clock featuring brass stringing inlay, four barley-twist columns, an ornate gilt dial bezel, and an exposed ornate pendulum. View III
Archive IV An ebonised French portico clock featuring brass stringing inlay, four barley-twist columns, an ornate gilt dial bezel, and an exposed ornate pendulum. View IV
Archive V An ebonised French portico clock featuring brass stringing inlay, four barley-twist columns, an ornate gilt dial bezel, and an exposed ornate pendulum. View V
Archive VI An ebonised French portico clock featuring brass stringing inlay, four barley-twist columns, an ornate gilt dial bezel, and an exposed ornate pendulum. View VI
Archive VII An ebonised French portico clock featuring brass stringing inlay, four barley-twist columns, an ornate gilt dial bezel, and an exposed ornate pendulum. View VII
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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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An ebonised French portico clock featuring brass stringing inlay, four barley-twist columns, an ornate gilt dial bezel, and an exposed ornate pendulum.
An Original Ebonised and Brass Inlayed French Portico Clock circa:1870
Ref: SA1224216
An ebonised French portico clock featuring brass stringing inlay, four barley-twist columns, an ornate gilt dial bezel, and an exposed ornate pendulum.
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A portico clock is an architectural timepiece featuring a central movement and exposed pendulum supported between classical columns, mimicking the entrance porch of a Greco-Roman temple. These clocks gained widespread popularity in France during the Empire, Restoration, and Napoleon III periods.

These timepieces frequently feature ebonised or fruitwood bases inlaid with brass or marquetry, turned or barley-twist columns, and gilded bronze or brass mounts. Dial surrounds and pendulums are commonly crafted from cast or chiseled ormolu.

Authentic French portico clocks usually feature heavy, countwheel-striking eight-day brass movements, often stamped with makers marks or medals on the backplate. Additional indicators include finely hand-engraved brass inlay, detailed casting on the pendulum, and age-appropriate wear to the ebonised finish.

The architectural silhouette and high-contrast black and gold finish allow this clock to serve as a dramatic focal point on a modern fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or dark wood bookshelf. Placing it against neutral or dark moody walls enhances its classical outline.

Dust the ebonised surface regularly using a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners that could damage the finish. The brass inlays and ormolu mounts should be cleaned with specialized non-abrasive tools to preserve the natural patina without lifting delicate metalwork.
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