LUIGI XVI PORTICO CLOCK, SWITZERLAND CIRCA 1780 Elegant portico clock in black Belgian marble and statuary Carrara. Resting on vase-shaped feet, the large base plinth supports two uprights in the guise of pedestals, terminating in precious floral amphorae with a classical flavour. Between them, the car is enclosed, supported by vigorous leaf volutes. At the ridge, a balsam jar with side sockets. Domed dial signed Louis Franceschi, flower hands, movement with verge escapement, hour, half and quarter chimes on two bells. Watch to be overhauled, complete with pendulum, winding key missing. H. 46 cm, W. 32 cm, D. 9.5 cm A LOUIS XVI PORTICO CLOCK, SWITZERLAND CIRCA 1780