Comtoise clock Louis XVI - Wrought iron - 1750-1800

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Antique Comtoise clock from Jura, France, in wrought iron with a Louis XVI style, mechanical movement, 8-day power reserve, and half-hour striking on a bell, complete with winding key and two weights.

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Comtoise with Sun

revolution theme: folded hands (fraternity)

period: 1795-1799

authentic engraved sun hands

complete with 2 weights

strike mechanism on a sonorous cast bell

the clockwork is in working order / striking

type of movement: spindle movement with a clapper hammer

dimensions in cm:
width 24.4
height without casting 25.0
height with casting 38.5
depth of clock case 14.2
pendulum length 86.0
total height/length of wall-mounted clock 124.5
pendulum housing length 7.0
bell width 12.0
bell height 4.5
hands 8.0 and 10.3

supplied complete with old accessories:
- movement/clock
- lead clapper on wire suspensions
- winding key
- 2 weights

- hook seat with two-point adjustment

remarks:
- restored enamel dial
- brass corner pieces under the dial
- screwed small hand
- nicely worked bell support
- fine clock details
- special hands with hidden details and symbols

> the clock will be packed and shipped as a parcel to the best of our knowledge and ability

shipped with Post.nl

Comtoise with Sun

revolution theme: folded hands (fraternity)

period: 1795-1799

authentic engraved sun hands

complete with 2 weights

strike mechanism on a sonorous cast bell

the clockwork is in working order / striking

type of movement: spindle movement with a clapper hammer

dimensions in cm:
width 24.4
height without casting 25.0
height with casting 38.5
depth of clock case 14.2
pendulum length 86.0
total height/length of wall-mounted clock 124.5
pendulum housing length 7.0
bell width 12.0
bell height 4.5
hands 8.0 and 10.3

supplied complete with old accessories:
- movement/clock
- lead clapper on wire suspensions
- winding key
- 2 weights

- hook seat with two-point adjustment

remarks:
- restored enamel dial
- brass corner pieces under the dial
- screwed small hand
- nicely worked bell support
- fine clock details
- special hands with hidden details and symbols

> the clock will be packed and shipped as a parcel to the best of our knowledge and ability

shipped with Post.nl

Details

Specific region of origin
Jura
Iron type
Wrought iron
Style subtype
Louis XVI
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Comtoise clock
Material
Iron
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Style
Antique
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
38.5 cm
Width
24.4 cm
Depth
14.2 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800
Weight
5.8 g
Winding key
Yes
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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