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

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,—

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 09498028
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Japy Frères medal stamp on the backplate: 1855 Grande Médaille d'Honneur award mark.
White enamel dial with twin winding arbors: traditional French eight-day timepiece.
Ebonised case with barley-twist columns: popular Napoleon III portico styling.
External countwheel on the movement plate: period French striking mechanism.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
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.

“
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,—

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09498028
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Japy Frères medal stamp on the backplate: 1855 Grande Médaille d'Honneur award mark.
White enamel dial with twin winding arbors: traditional French eight-day timepiece.
Ebonised case with barley-twist columns: popular Napoleon III portico styling.
External countwheel on the movement plate: period French striking mechanism.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214004
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An ebonised wooden portico clock featuring four spiral columns with gilded mounts framing a central white enamel dial and decorative pendulum.
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Archive I An ebonised wooden portico clock featuring four spiral columns with gilded mounts framing a central white enamel dial and decorative pendulum.

Impressive Original Ebonised and Gilded French Portico Clock

Archive II An ebonised wooden portico clock featuring four spiral columns with gilded mounts framing a central white enamel dial and decorative pendulum. View II
Archive III An ebonised wooden portico clock featuring four spiral columns with gilded mounts framing a central white enamel dial and decorative pendulum. View III
Archive IV An ebonised wooden portico clock featuring four spiral columns with gilded mounts framing a central white enamel dial and decorative pendulum. View IV
Archive V An ebonised wooden portico clock featuring four spiral columns with gilded mounts framing a central white enamel dial and decorative pendulum. View V
Archive VI An ebonised wooden portico clock featuring four spiral columns with gilded mounts framing a central white enamel dial and decorative pendulum. View VI
Archive VII An ebonised wooden portico clock featuring four spiral columns with gilded mounts framing a central white enamel dial and decorative pendulum. View VII
Archive VIII An ebonised wooden portico clock featuring four spiral columns with gilded mounts framing a central white enamel dial and decorative pendulum. View VIII
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Archive X An ebonised wooden portico clock featuring four spiral columns with gilded mounts framing a central white enamel dial and decorative pendulum. View X
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
Location
Cairngorms National Park
Angus
Scotland
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kooslimburg
Verified Since Apr 2019
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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Location: Cairngorms National Park, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom
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An ebonised wooden portico clock featuring four spiral columns with gilded mounts framing a central white enamel dial and decorative pendulum.
Impressive Original Ebonised And Gilded French Portico Clock
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An ebonised wooden portico clock featuring four spiral columns with gilded mounts framing a central white enamel dial and decorative pendulum.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Ormolu, Enamel
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsSpiral columns, Gilded mounts, Enamel dial, Decorative pendulum
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This French Empire portico clock from 1860 takes the form of an architectural mantel clock constructed from ebonised wood with contrasting gilded ormolu ornamentation. Four barley-twist spiral columns wrapped in gilded flower garlands support a prominent top pediment and frame a central white enamel dial with Roman numerals and two winding holes, suspended above an elaborate decorative floral pendulum. The stepped rectangular base incorporates decorative gilt mounts, scrolling corner brackets, and intricate beaded mouldings along the upper and lower edges. Measuring 48 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 14 cm deep, the clock suits display upon a traditional mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table in a formal living room, study, or hallway interior.

FAQs

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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