Comtoise clock - - Cast brass, Wrought iron - 1800-1850

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A 19th‑century Morbière of Comtoise clock with a brass and enamel case, a mechanical movement, and an 8‑day power reserve, dimensions 24.3 × 25.0 × 14.5 cm, weighing 5.1 kg, complete with pendulum and winding key, in good used condition and in working order.

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Comtoise

18th-century Comtoise with a bulbous dial, featuring horizontal Roman numerals with quarter-hour indication.

email signature
'Navand' signed under the 'VI'.

The brass casting has three lilies in an open medallion.

cut-out brass hands, a straight-line positioned 'O' motif

Complete with two old sand-cast weights.

The watch runs for one week when fully wound.

Percussion with two hammers for half- and full-hour strikes on a cast 18th-century bell.

hour strike; 'Boerenslag' > once on the hour and again after one minute.
The farmer used the little string for the hourly strike of the clock next to the bedstead.

The watch has been serviced and is in working order.
is decorated with beautiful watch embellishments and details (photos).

Type of clock or work shift: spillegang with klootslinger.



. watch; 24.3cm W. x 25.0cm H. x
14.5 cm diameter
Watch dial 24.5cm / height 1.3cm
Total height including the casting piece: 37.0m
Clock including sling 152.0 cm
Sling length 115.0 cm
Slingerhuis 9.5 cm
bell; cast alloy
diam. 12.0cm / 5.0cm h.
hand lengths
small 9.3cm
Large 12.1cm


Clock is delivered complete with old accessories.
Lead clamp sling on iron wire clamps.
model: peer
Two weights with rounded heads
poured bell
the original sawn hands
iron spanner

Adjustable hook chair


Comments
The dial is still original and had some light damages before restoration.
Two hand-carved brass corner pieces under the dial.
Beautiful watch decorations such as ;
The two percussion plate springs, hammers equipped with beads.


The clock is partially disassembled to prevent damage.
The clock will be packed and shipped to the best of our knowledge and ability.

Will be shipped with PostNL.

Comtoise

18th-century Comtoise with a bulbous dial, featuring horizontal Roman numerals with quarter-hour indication.

email signature
'Navand' signed under the 'VI'.

The brass casting has three lilies in an open medallion.

cut-out brass hands, a straight-line positioned 'O' motif

Complete with two old sand-cast weights.

The watch runs for one week when fully wound.

Percussion with two hammers for half- and full-hour strikes on a cast 18th-century bell.

hour strike; 'Boerenslag' > once on the hour and again after one minute.
The farmer used the little string for the hourly strike of the clock next to the bedstead.

The watch has been serviced and is in working order.
is decorated with beautiful watch embellishments and details (photos).

Type of clock or work shift: spillegang with klootslinger.



. watch; 24.3cm W. x 25.0cm H. x
14.5 cm diameter
Watch dial 24.5cm / height 1.3cm
Total height including the casting piece: 37.0m
Clock including sling 152.0 cm
Sling length 115.0 cm
Slingerhuis 9.5 cm
bell; cast alloy
diam. 12.0cm / 5.0cm h.
hand lengths
small 9.3cm
Large 12.1cm


Clock is delivered complete with old accessories.
Lead clamp sling on iron wire clamps.
model: peer
Two weights with rounded heads
poured bell
the original sawn hands
iron spanner

Adjustable hook chair


Comments
The dial is still original and had some light damages before restoration.
Two hand-carved brass corner pieces under the dial.
Beautiful watch decorations such as ;
The two percussion plate springs, hammers equipped with beads.


The clock is partially disassembled to prevent damage.
The clock will be packed and shipped to the best of our knowledge and ability.

Will be shipped with PostNL.

Details

Iron type
Wrought iron
Brass type
Cast brass
Era
1400-1900
Nr of items
1
Model
Morbière of Comtoise
Material
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power Reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Maker/Designer
vervaardigd in de Jura
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
24.3 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
14.5 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
Weight
5.1 kg
Winding Key
Yes
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Objects sold
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