Comtoise clock - Brass, Iron, Enamel - 1850-1900
06
days
14
hours
27
minutes
53
seconds
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€ 30
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An 1850–1900 Comtoise clock with brass, iron and enamel dial, a mechanical eight‑day movement, in working order, without a winding key, made in France, measuring 42 × 27 × 15 cm and weighing 5.7 kg.
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Clock "COMTOISE", with a splendid frame and a dial all in brass.
Made with zone-driven operation. With its old fusee completely intact, it is reminiscent of a floral scene, with finely pierced rosette engravings.
Clock dating to around 1890/1900.
Original hands.
Percussions with hammer on a bell, the half-hour and the hours, repeated at about 2½ minutes apart.
Recently lubricated by an expert watchmaker, it is in use and functioning regularly.
Cordage in good condition. The case is in good order, cleaned with a specific product.
Authentic in every part.
Movement with perfect escapement. Excellent strikes. Excellent repetition.
Keeps the escapement well.
N.B. The clock is supplied WITHOUT the winding key, WITHOUT weights or pendulum, which if present in the photos would be only demonstrative!
It is advisable to use weights of 3.5 kg for winding and 3.7 kg for the chimes.
Measures 28 x 15 cm and 42 cm in height including the cap.
Weighs 5.7 kg.
N.B. Shipping will be by registered mail with appropriate packaging.
Costs also include materials used for packing.
Any additional customs duties are the recipient's responsibility.
Photos are an integral part of the description.
Happy bidding.
No reserve price
Clock "COMTOISE", with a splendid frame and a dial all in brass.
Made with zone-driven operation. With its old fusee completely intact, it is reminiscent of a floral scene, with finely pierced rosette engravings.
Clock dating to around 1890/1900.
Original hands.
Percussions with hammer on a bell, the half-hour and the hours, repeated at about 2½ minutes apart.
Recently lubricated by an expert watchmaker, it is in use and functioning regularly.
Cordage in good condition. The case is in good order, cleaned with a specific product.
Authentic in every part.
Movement with perfect escapement. Excellent strikes. Excellent repetition.
Keeps the escapement well.
N.B. The clock is supplied WITHOUT the winding key, WITHOUT weights or pendulum, which if present in the photos would be only demonstrative!
It is advisable to use weights of 3.5 kg for winding and 3.7 kg for the chimes.
Measures 28 x 15 cm and 42 cm in height including the cap.
Weighs 5.7 kg.
N.B. Shipping will be by registered mail with appropriate packaging.
Costs also include materials used for packing.
Any additional customs duties are the recipient's responsibility.
Photos are an integral part of the description.
Happy bidding.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Comtoise clock
Material
Brass, Enamel, Iron
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
42 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
5.7 kg
Winding key
No
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