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Description:
THIS RARE ANTIQUE PORTICO CLOCK IS ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE CLOCKS YOU WILL LAY EYES ON!We are offering for sale this wonderful antique Portico clock recently acquired from a France estate in the South of France near Cannes.The clock is made of the finest ebony and has lovely brass and turtle inlaids.The inlaids with the different colours is the so called French Boulle technique.This is one of the most beautiful portico clocks I ever saw!!The clock is decorated with fine bronze gilt ornaments.The porcelain dial is beautiful with handmade steel hands.Early French bronze clockwork with pendulum on spring suspension, 8 days going work, the 1/1 and 1/2 hours striking on a silvered bell, perfect condition and good running/striking.The bronze movement is signed on the back with "S.Marti-Mention Honorable"(Mention Honourable).Simon Marti was a very famous clock maker in France at that time.The style of this fantastic portal clock is Napoleon III and the age is about 1870. The dimensions are Height: 21,5 Inches !!, Dept: 6 Inches and Width: 11,5 Inches.These antique portal clocks are getting so hard to come by these days- especially in such lovely and perfect condition!Shipping costs are 90 U.S.$.After payment you will receive the clock in about 5 days.Regarding shipping we will pack this clock in a wooden box so you receive it without any damage.If you have an eye for an unique clock that will give your home that one of a kind look,this is that clock!! Thank you for looking this gorgeous portico clock.Sincerely,Wil Tegenbosch,Global Antiques Holland.
| Status: For Sale |
Reference#: 284 |
| Condition:
Excellent |
Year:
1870
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| Height:
21 in. (53.34 cm) |
Depth:
6 in. (15.24 cm) |
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Width: 11 in. (27.94 cm)
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| Title:
One of a Kind Portico Clock !!! |
Style:
Napoleon III |
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