Antique French Empire Portico Mantel Clock Ebonised Bronze Ormolu Napoleon III
Item History & Price
A fine antique French empire clock, from the reign of Napoleon III. This clock has an ebonised timber case with four columns mounted in bronze ormolu. The movement runs for eight days striking the hour and half past. Time is displayed in Roman numerals and the pendulum modeled as the sun swings beneath. Recently serviced and in good condition with winding key, as pictured.
Strikes on a bell at half-past, then chimes the corresponding number on the hour Movement marked 'Le Jeune a Bg...ne s/m'Size: H 49cm x W 24cm x D 13.5cm
Strikes on a bell at half-past, then chimes the corresponding number on the hour Movement marked 'Le Jeune a Bg...ne s/m'Size: H 49cm x W 24cm x D 13.5cm