French Pin Wheel Regulator Table Portico Mantel Clock - Pin Wheel Escapement Solid Bronze Ormolu Case

French Pin Wheel Regulator Table Portico Mantel Clock - Pin Wheel Escapement Solid Bronze Ormolu Case

Fine ormolu case

Empire French display mantel clock

Grid Iron Compensating Pendulum

Four Corinthian columns supports

Superb open bezel bronze ormolu dial

Super sized model

Wonderful hands

Ormolu caps and mounts

French 8-day striking movement

Rare deadbeat pin wheel escapement

Beat Screw

Table Regulator

The portico mantel clock was modelled after the triumph arches of the Romans. It was introduced in the Empire period and in this period often used by precision makers. This clock is very decorative and one only has to look at the finely cast and chiselled capitals to appreciate the skill and craftsmanship that went into the case. But besides being a beautiful decorative object it also is a precision clock. The temperature compensated gridiron pendulum in combination with the pinwheel escapement make it possible for this clock to run very exactly. So this impressive clock is not only a beautiful piece for the interior but also a fine time keeper!

A fantastic and rare pin wheel escapement French portico mantle clock this is a classic Clock made from solid bronze and ormolu case with four bulbous support pillar supports flanking the ormolu dial. The dial is set in a heavily carved brass surround the carving is then represented on the compensating pendulum this wonderful Clock has some amazing ormolu mounts stepped case with great balance elegance is a true classic antique a wonderful French Empire striking mantel clock.

Condition : Fantastic condition for age, showing slight signs or age please view the many photos make sure happy
Materials : Bronze, Ormolu
Origin : French, European
Manufacture Date : c.1830