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Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880

$1,859.32
$2,324.1520% Off
£1,376.81
£1,721.0220% Off
€1,560
€1,95020% Off
CA$2,556.84
CA$3,196.0520% Off
A$2,843.86
A$3,554.8320% Off
CHF 1,488.42
CHF 1,860.5220% Off
MX$34,685.75
MX$43,357.1920% Off
NOK 18,702.50
NOK 23,378.1320% Off
SEK 17,592.12
SEK 21,990.1520% Off
DKK 11,876.76
DKK 14,845.9520% Off

About the Item

Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880 White marble, bronze, and gilt. Two square baluster columns, crowned with a sloping roof, support ball feet and a recessed base. The clock case is round and framed by a curtain garland at the bottom. Enameled dial. Roman numerals. Brass hands. Movement with a rigid sun-shaped pendulum. Verge escapement, hourly chime on a bell, and repeater. The movement must be tested for accuracy.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2528345694102

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