Dimensions:
W: 21cm (8.3")H: 36cm (14.2")D: 11cm (4.3")
A small size 8-day French gilt Portico clock by Pons Rouen. The high-quality movement having an unusual beat setting screw strikes the hours and half hours on a bell. The backplate is signed Pons St Nicolas Rouen. The silvered chapter ring also signed Pons Rouen. The clock has a decorative gridiron-style pendulum.
Circa 1850.
Pierre-César Honoré Pons.
Pierre-César Honoré Pons was an important clock-maker, who is recorded as being active in Paris from 1807-50. Honoré Pons was trained by Antide Janvier, the royal clockmaker to King Louis XVI.
Ascot Antique Clocks Ltd are established members of the British clock and watchmakers guild. All clocks are serviced prior to delivery and come with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver in the U.K. Please contact us for a quote.
Dimensions:
W: 21cm (8.3")H: 36cm (14.2")D: 11cm (4.3")
A small size 8-day French gilt Portico clock by Pons Rouen. The high-quality movement having an unusual beat setting screw strikes the hours and half hours on a bell. The backplate is signed Pons St Nicolas Rouen. The silvered chapter ring also signed Pons Rouen. The clock has a decorative gridiron-style pendulum.
Circa 1850.
Pierre-César Honoré Pons.
Pierre-César Honoré Pons was an important clock-maker, who is recorded as being active in Paris from 1807-50. Honoré Pons was trained by Antide Janvier, the royal clockmaker to King Louis XVI.
Ascot Antique Clocks Ltd are established members of the British clock and watchmakers guild. All clocks are serviced prior to delivery and come with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver in the U.K. Please contact us for a quote.