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French Pin Wheel Regulator Table Portico Mantel Clock - Pin Wheel Escapement Solid Bronze Ormolu Case (1 of 13)
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French Pin Wheel Regulator Table Portico Mantel Clock - Pin Wheel Escapement Solid Bronze Ormolu Case

REF: 0972 / LA411294
£6,500
€7,593
$8,176
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Description
French Pin Wheel Regulator Table Portico Mantel Clock - Pin Wheel Escapement Solid Bronze Ormolu Case Fine ormolu case Empire French display mantel clock Grid Iron Compensating Pendulum Four Corinthian columns supports Superb open bezel bronze ormolu dial Super sized model Wonderful hands Ormolu caps and mounts French 8-day striking movement Rare deadbeat pin wheel escapement Beat Screw Table Regulator The portico mantel clock was modelled after the triumph arches of the Romans. It was introduced in the Empire period and in this period often used by precision makers. This clock is very decorative and one only has to look at the finely cast and chiselled capitals to appreciate the skill and craftsmanship that went into the case. But besides being a beautiful decorative object it also is a precision clock. The temperature compensated gridiron pendulum in combination with the pinwheel escapement make it possible for this clock to run very exactly. So this impressive clock is not only a beautiful piece for the interior but also a fine time keeper! A fantastic and rare pin wheel escapement French portico mantle clock this is a classic Clock made from solid bronze and ormolu case with four bulbous support pillar supports flanking the ormolu dial. The dial is set in a heavily carved brass surround the carving is then represented on the compensating pendulum this wonderful Clock has some amazing ormolu mounts stepped case with great balance elegance is a true classic antique a wonderful French Empire striking mantel clock.
measurements
Measures 46cm high by 24cm wide & 15cm deep bezel is 12.5cm under its dome it measures 66cm high by 33cm wide 22cm deep
declaration
Vintage Clocks has clarified that the French Pin Wheel Regulator Table Portico Mantel Clock - Pin Wheel Escapement Solid Bronze Ormolu Case (LA411294) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1830
condition
Fantastic condition for age, showing slight signs or age please view the many photos make sure happy
location
This French Pin Wheel Regulator Table Portico Mantel Clock - Pin Wheel Escapement Solid Bronze Ormolu Case is located in United Kingdom