Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Column Columns Torse 19th Century

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Portico clock from the Napoleon III period (around 1860-1870), in blackened wood with four twisted columns framing a compensated pendulum movement. White enameled dial with Roman numerals, framed by a rich gilded bronze cartouche chiselled with floral and foliage motifs. Balance wheel decorated with a gilded bronze medallion decorated with cherubs and garlands.

Four twisted columns (barley twist style) with gilded Corinthian capitals, resting on a rectangular base with a gilded bronze frieze and claw feet. Movement signed/numbered 1531, anchor escapement, half-hour strike. Original key present.

Dimensions: front 25 cm | depth 14.5 cm | height 52 cm.

Well preserved original bronzes and gilding. Blackened wood with patina of use and classic micro-chips for the time. Movement to be serviced by a watchmaker (revision recommended before restarting for extended periods).

── TECHNICAL SHEET ── Material: Blackened wood, original gilded bronze, brass, enamel Dimensions: L 25 cm | l 14.5 cm | H 52 cm Weight: unweighed (approx.

Portico clock from the Napoleon III period (around 1860-1870), in blackened wood with four twisted columns framing a compensated pendulum movement. White enameled dial with Roman numerals, framed by a rich gilded bronze cartouche chiselled with floral and foliage motifs. Balance wheel decorated with a gilded bronze medallion decorated with cherubs and garlands. Four twisted columns (barley twist style) with gilded Corinthian capitals, resting on a rectangular base with a gilded bronze frieze and claw feet. Movement signed/numbered 1531, anchor escapement, half-hour strike. Original key present. Well preserved original bronzes and gilding. Blackened wood with patina of use and classic micro-chips for the time. Movement to be serviced by a watchmaker (revision recommended before restarting f