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4262 - Four-column portico clocks
Style:
19. century
Empire
Period:
1800-1809
Source:
Austria
Vienna
Height:
52 cm / 20.47″
Width:
43 cm / 16.93″
Depth:
25 cm / 9.84″
Price:
2 628 EUR
3 088 USD
Spring-wound - wound with a key, runs for 3-5 days.
Half-beating (1/2) - beats every 30 minutes.
Enamel dial.
Chiseled brass bezel.
Decorations - alabaster and brass.
Alabaster columns.
Architectural symbolism "Staircase": In the Empire, these clocks were conceived as miniature ancient temples (portals).

Stairs: The base of the clock is formed by several steps that lead "inside" the temple.

Chessboard inlay: The area in front of and behind the stairs (the floor of the portal) is inlaid with a multi-colored wooden contrasting checkerboard, which creates a strong perspective effect of depth.

Mirror: A mirror is placed on the back wall behind the columns, this optically doubles the number of columns and creates the illusion of an endless hall.
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