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French Portico Clock

19th century
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Sold 15 May 2025 · Clockwise
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A beautiful antique portico clock this ebonised case is inlaid with brass and coloured enamel foliate designs and has four barley twist columns adorning the case with boulle inlay to the base and pediment. The four inch enamel dial is in excellent condition with original hands and pendulum and the eight day countwheel strike movement strikes the full hour at the hour and a single strike at the half on a lovely original bell. The movement is inscribed ' Raison & Thomas' which dates the clock circa 1890. The movement has been lovingly restored and comes with my standard two year guarantee.

Clockwise specialises in longcase and bracket clocks and with clients from the world of business, film, sport, royalty and aristocracy - yet more than happy with traditional clients - Clockwise has an unrivalled reputation for excellence and superb service.

Date of Manufacture

Clockwise has dated this French Portico Clock to the 1890s.

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A beautiful antique portico clock this ebonised case is inlaid with brass and coloured enamel foliate designs and has four barley twist columns adorning the case with boulle inlay to the base and pediment. The four inch enamel dial is in excellent condition with original hands and pendulum and the eight day countwheel strike movement strikes the full hour at the hour and a single strike at the half on a lovely original bell. The movement is inscribed ' Raison & Thomas' which dates the clock circa 1890. The movement has been lovingly restored and comes with my standard two year guarantee.
fig 1. An upright ebonised wooden French portico clock featuring four barley-twist columns, gilt brass mounts, and a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals.
fig 1. French Portico Clock

Clockwise specialises in longcase and bracket clocks and with clients from the world of business, film, sport, royalty and aristocracy - yet more than happy with traditional clients - Clockwise has an unrivalled reputation for excellence and superb service.

Date of Manufacture

Clockwise has dated this French Portico Clock to the 1890s.

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SA815451
Dealers Internal Ref
PFC487
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Archive I An upright ebonised wooden French portico clock featuring four barley-twist columns, gilt brass mounts, and a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Portico Clock

Archive II An upright ebonised wooden French portico clock featuring four barley-twist columns, gilt brass mounts, and a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals. View II
Archive III An upright ebonised wooden French portico clock featuring four barley-twist columns, gilt brass mounts, and a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals. View III
Archive IV An upright ebonised wooden French portico clock featuring four barley-twist columns, gilt brass mounts, and a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals. View IV
Archive V An upright ebonised wooden French portico clock featuring four barley-twist columns, gilt brass mounts, and a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals. View V
Archive VI An upright ebonised wooden French portico clock featuring four barley-twist columns, gilt brass mounts, and a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals. View VI
Archive VII An upright ebonised wooden French portico clock featuring four barley-twist columns, gilt brass mounts, and a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals. View VII
Archive VIII An upright ebonised wooden French portico clock featuring four barley-twist columns, gilt brass mounts, and a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals. View VIII
Archive IX An upright ebonised wooden French portico clock featuring four barley-twist columns, gilt brass mounts, and a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals. View IX
Archive X An upright ebonised wooden French portico clock featuring four barley-twist columns, gilt brass mounts, and a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals. View X
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Ashchurch Road
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GL20 8UY
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An upright ebonised wooden French portico clock featuring four barley-twist columns, gilt brass mounts, and a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals.
French Portico Clock
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An upright ebonised wooden French portico clock featuring four barley-twist columns, gilt brass mounts, and a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialWood, Brass, Enamel
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsSpiral columns, Gilt brass mounts, Enamelled dial, Roman numerals

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A portico clock is a type of shelf or mantel clock featuring an architectural case supported by columns, typically four, resembling a classical portico. They gained immense popularity in France during the late 18th century and throughout the 19th century, drawing inspiration from classical Greek and Roman architecture.

These clocks typically feature a wooden case, often ebonised or veneered in exotic woods like mahogany or rosewood, complemented by gilt-bronze or brass mounts, columns, and bezels. The dial is usually enamelled with Roman numerals, and the entire structure houses a mechanical movement with a visible pendulum suspended between the pillars.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit hand-painted enamel dials, fire-gilded or ormolu brass elements rather than modern electroplate, and hand-cut mechanical brass movements stamped with maker marks or serial numbers. Hand-carved or turned wooden columns and traditional joinery methods also indicate period manufacture.

A portico clock serves as a striking focal point when placed on a mantelpiece, console table, or bookcase. Its architectural symmetry pairs well with both traditional and contemporary settings, contrasting effectively against minimalist backgrounds or complementing rich, layered historic schemes.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity to protect the wood finish and metal gilding. Professional servicing by a horologist every few years is recommended to clean, oil, and maintain the mechanical movement.
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