Large Patinated and Gilt Bronze Classical French Empire Portico Clock

Large, stunning quality, 19th Century Empire polished verdigris patinated and gilt bronze mounted portico clock. Neoclassical architectural style clock with cast and chased gilt bronze ormolu framed rosettes, entwined victors wreath mount and column bases and capitals of breathtaking quality. The very rare dark green patination and fire gilded bronze works beautifully. Silvered dial with Breguet style hands. Eight day, two train movement.

See: 'Catalogo de Relojes de Patrimonio Nacional' (Clocks in the Spanish National Collection) 1987 p290 no. de catalogo: 276 and p419 no. de catalogo 416 for identical clocks in gilt bronze.

France, circa 1830.

H 53cm x W 26cm x D 14cm

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