Large Clock Portico Watchmaker : Caillot 1830

Portico clock, a fabulous contrast between its blackened, French-varnished wood and its gold gilding. Stamped by the clock maker and by a watchmaker, "Caillot," who crafted the mechanism's chassis, the final assembler. The second clockmaker's name has been erased; it is located in the cartouche on the dial; it can be partially read "à Paris" thanks to the difference in gilding.

Sturdy wooden construction covered with a magnificent, very smooth and glossy blackened wood veneer. The whole has benefited from a French-varnish finish, providing contrast, shine, and protection, with a "mirror" effect. For example, the reflection of the pendulum can be seen.

Very high-quality and very finely chiseled ornamentation in mercury-gilded bronze.
"Annular" dial composed of a white enamel disc.

Original mechanism without modification, striking the hours and half-hours on an antique bell.


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