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Portico Clock Charles X Period circa 1850
| Materials: | Mercury gilt bronze, Mahogany |
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| Era: | Louis-Philippe 1830 - 1852 |
| Period: | XIXe siècle |
| Provenance: | French |
- Restored to original condition with original appearance.
- Full overhaul of watch movement, perfect working order.
- Perfect authenticity, without modification.
- Original gilding.
- Winding key & pendulum
- Operating instructions, how to start your clock.
- Certificate of authenticity, invoice.
- Ringtone on ancient bell, hour and a half-hour
Height: 47 cm
Width: 25 cm
Depth: 15 cm
Description
This elegant portico clock, made around 1850 during the Charles X period, features an architectural mahogany-veneered case richly enhanced with mercury-gilt ormolu. Its movement, stamped “Marti et Cie”, was produced by a French clockmaking firm listed in Tardy’s renowned Dictionnaire des horlogers français, adding further interest to this beautiful piece. The mahogany veneer has been carefully finished with a hand-applied French polish, enhancing the depth and warmth of the wood while providing a remarkable sheen, an elegant contrast with the gilded bronzes, and lasting protection.
The composition elegantly follows the principles of portico architecture, inspired by Antiquity. Four cylindrical mahogany columns, with slender, carefully polished shafts, rest on square gilt-bronze bases and are crowned with richly chased capitals decorated with geometric motifs and stylised foliage. They support a monumental entablature topped by a rectangular pediment, whose cornices are adorned with an elegant gadrooned frieze. At the centre, the white enamel dial is marked with black Roman numerals and fitted with fine gilt-bronze hands. It is framed by a spectacular gilt-bronze surround, profusely decorated with scrolling foliage, volutes and vegetal motifs. Beneath the dial is a remarkable openwork pendulum, dominated by a female mask and enriched with scrolls, palmettes and Neoclassical motifs, creating a particularly decorative ensemble. The imposing and perfectly proportioned base repeats the same gadrooned ornament along its borders and rests on four small feet, while the richness of the gilt-bronze decoration harmoniously contrasts with the sobriety and depth of the mahogany.
Through its balanced architecture, noble materials and finely executed decoration, this portico clock is a beautiful example of French Neoclassical aesthetics. The presence of the movement signed “Marti et Cie”, the richness of the gilded bronzes and the particularly attractive preservation of the mahogany veneer further enhance its historical and aesthetic appeal. Its refined decoration, architectural silhouette and striking contrast between the deep mahogany and luminous gilding give it a remarkable presence. Elegant and timeless, it would naturally complement a classical, Empire or Neoclassical interior, where it can be appreciated both as a fine timepiece and as a true work of decorative art.
The original mechanism remains unchanged, striking the hours and half-hours on an antique bell.
Questions
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Our items mainly stem from the inheritance of objects, preciously looked after over numerous generations. There is a stringent selection process for each object ensuring perfect authenticity and the optimal amount of gilding
We do not use the term “Restoration”, which implies a significant transformation or major repair that modifies an object’s authenticity or original appearance. Each object is completely dismantled, then thoroughly cleaned part by part; our cleaning technique restores shine without adversely affecting the gold. We then put the clock back together, returning all the various parts to their origin location, as well as all the nuts and screws. Subsequently, the item is inspected to ensure it is perfectly even, symmetrical, and smooth, etc.
The clock’s movement undergoes a complete overhaul; it is totally dismantled, cleaned and each individual part is polished. The duration of this procedure affects the shine: we prefer to obtain a brilliant shine, in keeping with the gilding of the object. To increase the strength and quality of the gears, we apply a very important procedure, known as bouchonnage, to correct for wear accumulated over years of operation, consisting in the placing cork of stoppers in any pivot holes that have become deformed by wear. After the clock has been completely reassembled, it is tested over a long period of time to ensure that the movement, as well as the hour and half-hour strikes, are operating correctly.
- Akzeptierte Kreditkarten: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover und Diners Club.
- Bank transfer: You can also send us a copy of the bank transfer order to speed up the processing of your order.
Upon dispatch of your order, you will be sent a parcel tracking number by email.
Delivery anywhere in the world.
France: - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 2 days for delivery - Total: 5 business days - Decorative objects: 1 days preparation work + 2 days for delivery - Total: 3 business days
Europe - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 3 days for delivery - Total: 6 business days - Decorative objects: 1 day preparation work + 3 days for delivery - Total: 6 business days
Other countries - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 3-8 days for delivery - Decorative objects: 1 days preparation work + 3-8 days for delivery
Easily pay for your purchases using our highly protected bank card system with SSL certificate and 256 bit encryption, ensuring confidentiality when any information is transferred. On a web browser, the OVH SSL certificate activates the HTTPS protocol and displays a padlock in the navigation bar. This shows that any transaction is encrypted and confidential, and that your website address has been authenticated.
You will receive—by email and a paper version—an explanatory document containing all the necessary instructions and recommendations for operating your clock. We also provide assistance over the phone to guide you through the start-up procedure. Of course, we will continue to be available—by both telephone and email—to answer any questions you may have. For calls in German or English, please make an appointment first via email, providing us with your telephone number, and the date and time you wish to contact us. Contact.
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By email, you will be sent: - confirmation of your order & payment - Parcel tracking information
Every purchase comes with a certificate of authenticity and an invoice
High quality certificate of authenticity printed on photo paper with text and photos providing all the information concerning your object. Detailed invoice indicating the price paid for the object.
