Comtoise clock - Brass, Iron - 1800-1850 - Skeletonized mechanism
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A skeleton Comtoise wall clock from about 1800–1850, made of brass and iron, with a mechanical movement, eight‑day power reserve, half‑hour and hourly striking on a bell, originating from the Jura region of France, dimensions 25 cm wide by 14 cm deep and 28 cm high, weighing 4.8 kg, in good working order and recently cleaned and serviced, supplied without weights, pendulum or key.
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COLLECTION (Read the advertisement carefully, it clarifies things).
Splendid 'COMTOISE' clock, skeletonized, with zone-driven activation. Bronze/Iron.
Clock dating to around 1840, with normal signs of wear.
Original carved hands.
Strikes with a hammer on a bell, half-hour and then all hours with repetition.
Cleaned and recently serviced by an expert clockmaker, who restored it to its former splendor.
Can be considered in excellent condition, therefore functional.
New cordage in impeccable condition, replaced at the time of restoration.
Authentic, including hand-made brass hands.
Movement with perfect escapement. Strikes excellent.
Keeps good time.
The clock is supplied without weights, pendulum and key, as shown in the photos!
The restoration of this rare Comtoise required time and money. In this regard, I prefer to perform a safe and protected shipment!
Measures 25x14 cm and 28 cm in height and 39 cm including the bell.
Weighs a total of 4.8 kg, without packaging.
Shipping will be by registered mail with appropriate packaging.
Costs refer also to the materials used for packaging.
Any additional customs duties are the recipient's responsibility.
Photos are an integral part of the description.
Happy bidding.
COLLECTION (Read the advertisement carefully, it clarifies things).
Splendid 'COMTOISE' clock, skeletonized, with zone-driven activation. Bronze/Iron.
Clock dating to around 1840, with normal signs of wear.
Original carved hands.
Strikes with a hammer on a bell, half-hour and then all hours with repetition.
Cleaned and recently serviced by an expert clockmaker, who restored it to its former splendor.
Can be considered in excellent condition, therefore functional.
New cordage in impeccable condition, replaced at the time of restoration.
Authentic, including hand-made brass hands.
Movement with perfect escapement. Strikes excellent.
Keeps good time.
The clock is supplied without weights, pendulum and key, as shown in the photos!
The restoration of this rare Comtoise required time and money. In this regard, I prefer to perform a safe and protected shipment!
Measures 25x14 cm and 28 cm in height and 39 cm including the bell.
Weighs a total of 4.8 kg, without packaging.
Shipping will be by registered mail with appropriate packaging.
Costs refer also to the materials used for packaging.
Any additional customs duties are the recipient's responsibility.
Photos are an integral part of the description.
Happy bidding.
Details
Specific region of origin
In Jura
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Skeletonized mechanism
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Comtoise clock
Material
Brass, Iron
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
28 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
Weight
4.8 kg
Winding key
No
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