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

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Toebosch Antiques
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Name
A French mahogany regulator ‘portico’ mantel clock by Montassier, circa 1820
Measurements
Height: 57 cm, Width: 29 cm, Depth: 17 cm
Reference
TOEA100769
Techniques
Cast, Gilded
Colors
Gold, Brown, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Mantel Clocks
Materials
Mahogany Steel
Styles
Empire
Periods
19th Century Antique Empire
Origins
France
Subject
Interior
Description

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. 

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