Comtoise clock - - Iron - 1850-1900
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48
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French Comtoise clock dating to 1850–1900, with an alabaster dial and enamel cartouches with black Roman numerals, a brass rim, a copper backplate with relief images, a large copper pendulum lens of 27.5 cm, a mechanical movement that strikes every half hour with one bell, dimensions 30 × 30 × 16 cm, weight about 12 kg, power reserve 8 days, winding crank, in good used condition and in working order.
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This Comtoise clock dates from the late 19th century and has stood the test of time. Notable features of this clock are the dial and the pendulum.
The dial is made of alabaster and has enamel cartouches with black Roman numerals. Around the dial is a brass rim with a few dents on the left and right.
Behind the dial is a thin copper plate with raised images. At the bottom, for example, the "Horn of Plenty" can be found. The images are partly dented.
The pendulum has a large brass lens with a diameter of 27.5 cm. Above the lens is a large lyre-shaped ornament. The "pendulum rod" consists of five twisted metal bars with four brass bars in between.
The clock functions perfectly and has the typical Comtoise feature of repeating the number of hourly strikes after two minutes. For winding the weights there is no key but a winding crank.
The clock can be picked up in Almere. Shipping is carefully packed and sent by registered mail.
This Comtoise clock dates from the late 19th century and has stood the test of time. Notable features of this clock are the dial and the pendulum.
The dial is made of alabaster and has enamel cartouches with black Roman numerals. Around the dial is a brass rim with a few dents on the left and right.
Behind the dial is a thin copper plate with raised images. At the bottom, for example, the "Horn of Plenty" can be found. The images are partly dented.
The pendulum has a large brass lens with a diameter of 27.5 cm. Above the lens is a large lyre-shaped ornament. The "pendulum rod" consists of five twisted metal bars with four brass bars in between.
The clock functions perfectly and has the typical Comtoise feature of repeating the number of hourly strikes after two minutes. For winding the weights there is no key but a winding crank.
The clock can be picked up in Almere. Shipping is carefully packed and sent by registered mail.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Metal type
Iron
Clock type
Comtoise clock
Material
Alabaster, Copper, Metal
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
30 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
12 kg
Winding key
Yes
