Portal clock, France, 2. 2nd half of the 19th century.
Description
Various woods/brass. The rectangular base is on a detached plinth. with matching pediment on four slightly conical pillars with vertical thread inlays. Vase motifs accompanied by acanthus leaf arabesques on the fronts and the base surface. Round enamel dial with Roman indices and half-hour percussion on bell. HxWxD: 49 x 26 x 14.5 cm.Show more
Condition
Good condition with signs of wear. Verso stress crack in the base, the pillars must be reattached. Browned dial, partial, minimal wood defects.
Key/keys included.
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Description
Various woods/brass. The rectangular base is on a detached plinth. with matching pediment on four slightly conical pillars with vertical thread inlays. Vase motifs accompanied by acanthus leaf arabesques on the fronts and the base surface. Round enamel dial with Roman indices and half-hour percussion on bell. HxWxD: 49 x 26 x 14.5 cm.Show more
Condition
Good condition with signs of wear. Verso stress crack in the base, the pillars must be reattached. Browned dial, partial, minimal wood defects.
Key/keys included.