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Rosewood & Satinwood French Portico Clock
Georgian Antiques
for sale €1,872     $2,032
£1,600

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Rosewood & Satinwood French Portico Clock

19th century
Description

Circa 1870. A quality rosewood and satinwood French portico clock of typical form. The architectural top with foliate inlay and a satinwood cornice and marquetry panel beneath. The enamel face with Roman numerals and a lovely gilded cast brass bezel. The clock is supported on four Tuscan columns with satinwood capitals and bases, there is the most extravagant embossed and cast brass pendulum which is adjustable. With further inlaid frieze panel beneath, various mouldings and string inlay, the clock rests on four squat bun feet, recently serviced and is working perfectly.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Rosewood Portico Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA940165
Dealers Internal Reference
31380
Description
Circa 1870. A quality rosewood and satinwood French portico clock of typical form. The architectural top with foliate inlay and a satinwood cornice and marquetry panel beneath. The enamel face with Roman numerals and a lovely gilded cast brass bezel.
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The clock is supported on four Tuscan columns with satinwood capitals and bases, there is the most extravagant embossed and cast brass pendulum which is adjustable.
Georgian Antiques

With further inlaid frieze panel beneath, various mouldings and string inlay, the clock rests on four squat bun feet, recently serviced and is working perfectly.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Rosewood Portico Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA940165
Dealers Internal Ref
31380
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An antique French portico clock crafted from dark rosewood with floral satinwood inlay, featuring four columns framing an ornate brass pendulum and white enamel dial.
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Archive I An antique French portico clock crafted from dark rosewood with floral satinwood inlay, featuring four columns framing an ornate brass pendulum and white enamel dial.

Rosewood & Satinwood French Portico Clock

Archive II An antique French portico clock crafted from dark rosewood with floral satinwood inlay, featuring four columns framing an ornate brass pendulum and white enamel dial. View II
Archive III An antique French portico clock crafted from dark rosewood with floral satinwood inlay, featuring four columns framing an ornate brass pendulum and white enamel dial. View III
Archive IV An antique French portico clock crafted from dark rosewood with floral satinwood inlay, featuring four columns framing an ornate brass pendulum and white enamel dial. View IV
Archive V An antique French portico clock crafted from dark rosewood with floral satinwood inlay, featuring four columns framing an ornate brass pendulum and white enamel dial. View V
Archive VI An antique French portico clock crafted from dark rosewood with floral satinwood inlay, featuring four columns framing an ornate brass pendulum and white enamel dial. View VI
Archive VII An antique French portico clock crafted from dark rosewood with floral satinwood inlay, featuring four columns framing an ornate brass pendulum and white enamel dial. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French portico clock crafted from dark rosewood with floral satinwood inlay, featuring four columns framing an ornate brass pendulum and white enamel dial. View VIII
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An antique French portico clock crafted from dark rosewood with floral satinwood inlay, featuring four columns framing an ornate brass pendulum and white enamel dial.
Rosewood & Satinwood French Portico Clock
Ref: SA940165
An antique French portico clock crafted from dark rosewood with floral satinwood inlay, featuring four columns framing an ornate brass pendulum and white enamel dial.
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A French portico clock is an architectural timepiece popularised in early 19th-century France, characterised by classical columns supporting an upper pediment or entablature that frames a central suspended pendulum.

These timepieces were traditionally crafted using fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or ebonised wood, often embellished with satinwood marquetry, gilt-bronze mounts, and brass clockwork mechanisms.

Authentic period examples typically feature hand-cut marquetry or cast brass mounts, an eight-day countwheel movement with a pendulum suspension, and French maker stamps or serial numbers on the brass movement backplate.

Place the clock as a central focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table, pairing it with minimalist contemporary artwork or symmetrical brass accessories to complement its architectural silhouette.

Position the clock away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dust the wooden case gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and ensure the mechanical movement is inspected and oiled by a professional horologist every three to five years.
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