Comtesse "Neuchâteloise" Mantel Clock - Swiss Made - Hermle FHS 121-070 Mechanism (1974) - Mint Condition A stunning example of a mid-70s Swiss Neuchâteloise mantel clock by Comtesse. This timepiece perfectly combines elegant Swiss artistic design with the world-renowned precision of German engineering. The clock is in immaculate working condition, showing no signs of wear or damage to the casing. Cabinet & Design: • Style: Louis XV / Baroque "Neuchâteloise" style. • Finish: Deep black lacquered wood featuring exquisite, hand-painted floral decorations (Polychrome). • Details: Gilded brass ornaments and feet. The dial is white enamel with Roman numerals for hours and Arabic numerals for minutes, marked "Swiss Made". • Hands: Ornate gold-tone Baroque style. Mechanism & Technical Specs: • Manufacturer: Franz Hermle & Sohn (FHS), Germany. • Model: 121-070, marked "74" (manufactured in 1974). • Movement: Mechanical 8-day movement with a bell chime (strikes on the half-hour and full hour). • Pendulum: Original 15cm brass pendulum included. • Precision: High-quality brass movement, recently tested and keeping perfect time. Condition Report: • Visual: Excellent. No chips in the lacquer, no fading in the floral paintings. Glass is crystal clear. • Mechanical: Fully functional. The chime is clear and melodic. • Accessories: Includes the original winding key and the original vintage price tag/inventory label (9250F), adding significant provenance for collectors. Dimensions : 38 cm × 21 cm × 10.5 cm The clock works correctly. Before every sale of a watch of any kind, it is checked by a qualified person, precisely to avoid the sale of a damaged object. During the transport to you, the watch may suffer irregularities due to shocks. This means that at the destination it must be subjected to a new adjustment process precisely for this reason (rolling of the package during the sending process, possible shocks, etc.) The product will be professionally packed and sent safely to your address by local post. The pictures of the product are made with the highest possible resolution, precisely to capture possible small defects (small scratches, stains, defect), the pictures are part of the product description.