Charles X style portico clock; Paris, c. 1820.

Portico clock Charles X style; Paris, c. 1820.
Alabaster and bronze.
Galliot movement in Paris.
Retains later period pendulum and key.
Presents faults.
Measurements: 60,5 x 33,5 x 20 cm.
Desk clock of portico type made in alabaster and bronze, following the French models of the Charles X period, from the beginning of the XIX century. It presents a refined architectural structure, of Empire heritage, with rounded volumes of sharp edges. The piece has a classical architectural structure. The dial has Roman numerals in black on a gold background and Breguet hands, and is bordered by a band of plant motifs.