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4294 - Two-column portico clocks
Style:
19. century
Empire
Empire period
Period:
1810-1819
Source:
Austria
Vienna
Height:
53 cm / 20.87″
Width:
33 cm / 12.99″
Depth:
14 cm / 5.51″
Spring-wound - wound with a key, run for 3-5 days.
Quarter striking - 1/4 - strikes every 15 minutes.
Atypical combination of shapes, placement of the clock mechanism.
Chiseled brass ornaments, pendulum and frame.
Enamel dial with internal date wreath.
Columns, ornaments and legs made of alabaster.
Wood retouch/lining - painted decor.


Architectural symbolism: In the Empire, these clocks were conceived as miniature ancient temples (portals).

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