Fort A Paris

A typical example of a good French decorative clock. The castings on this portico clock are beautifully chased and finished. The case also retains its original mercury gilding which is burnished on the highlights giving the clock a very attractive variation of soft colour. Fine quality movement signed Fort A Paris. Empire style, Circa 1820.

L Marti et Cie

Late 19th century classical French portico clock with two candelabra.

Paris movement made and stamped by L Marti et Cie, medaille d'argent.
1889. Striking the hours and half hour on a bell. Fine cast brass case with engine turned detail. Original ormolu and bronze patination. Enamel dial. Height of clock 350mm. Height of candelabra 285mm.

H Wehrle & Co

English fusee skeleton timepiece signed H Wehrle & Co.

6” pierced, engraved and silvered brass dial with the signature and address; 82 high St , Whitechapel.

Movement with lyre shaped plates and cast brass feet. The clock is in good original condition complete with dome ( not photographed) and flame mahogany veneered plinth and velvet covered top. Circa 1850, the company are recorded as working at this address between1849-1851. Height to top of the dome 15 1/2”.

Ravrio, Bronzier A Paris

Fine quality French Empire ormolu and marble clock signed Ravrio, Bronzier A Paris. Mesnil. Silk suspension movement with count wheel strike. 3 1/2” enamel dial with steel Brequet hands. Height 13 3/4”, depth 5” Circa 1820