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French Restoration Period Alabaster Portico Mantel Clock with Glass Cloche
Item Details
A mid-19th-century French architectural mantel clock crafted from white alabaster. The case features a classic portico design surmounted by a shallow carved urn finial. The facade is decorated with relief-carved floral swags, stiff-leaf borders, and rosettes. It centers a gilt metal dial with a guilloché (engine-turned) center, Roman numeral chapter ring, and an ornate repoussé floral bezel. The movement is a standard round French brass 8-day movement. The clock rests on an ebonized wood base and is protected by a blown glass dome.
| Type | Mantel Clock |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Materials | Alabaster, Metal, Wood, Glass |
| Working Condition | Untested. Timekeeping accuracy is not guaranteed. |
| Marks | No Discernible Maker’s Mark |
| Period | Early to Mid-19th Century |
| Date | Circa 1830–1850 (Restoration to Louis-Philippe Period) |
| Style | Rococo |
Condition
- back panel is missing; chips to cloche; repairs; discoloration; scratches; wear.
Dimensions
15.0" W x 16.0" H x 8.0" D
- Please note: If the winning bidder selects the warehouse transfer option, the item will be available for pickup at the selected warehouse three business days after payment has been finalized.
Item #
ITMGP37138
