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.