A French mahogany regulator ‘portico’ mantel clock by Montassier, circa 1820

A French mahogany regulator ‘portico’ mantel clock by Montassier, circa 1820

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Offered by Toebosch Antiques



A French mahogany regulator ‘portico’ mantel clock by Montassier, circa 1820 A French mahogany regulator ‘portico’ mantel clock by Montassier, circa 1820 A French mahogany regulator ‘portico’ mantel clock by Montassier, circa 1820 A French mahogany regulator ‘portico’ mantel clock by Montassier, circa 1820 A French mahogany regulator ‘portico’ mantel clock by Montassier, circa 1820 A French mahogany regulator ‘portico’ mantel clock by Montassier, circa 1820 A French mahogany regulator ‘portico’ mantel clock by Montassier, circa 1820 A French mahogany regulator ‘portico’ mantel clock by Montassier, circa 1820 A French mahogany regulator ‘portico’ mantel clock by Montassier, circa 1820

The clock movement is suspended from a portico within four pillars. The mahogany case is decorated with extremely beautiful cast and gilded bronzes, including two griffons facing an urn of victory. The clock is mounted on four beautiful bun feet. 

The gilt dial with enamel chapter ring with Roman numbers, steel ‘brequet’ hands, signed Montassier a Angouleme. 

The countwheel striking movement on bell, with pinwheel escapement with a strong good looking compensated pendulum. 

This clock would dramatically enhance any Empire interior. 

Period
Empire
Signature
Montassier a Angouleme
Reference
100-769
Sizes
57 x 29 x 17 cm

Offered by

Toebosch Antiques

Kenaupark 29
2011 MR Haarlem
The Netherlands

+31 (0)6 53 211 641
+31 (0)6 53 211 641
http://www.toeboschantiques.com/

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