Comtoise clock - onbekend - Antique - Cast brass, Wrought iron - 1750-1800 - Empire

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Paula Martin-Calero Toro
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Antique 18th‑century Adelaar Comtoise clock from France (Jura), iron with cast brass and enamel dial, mechanical 8‑day movement with half‑hour strike on a cast bell, in good used condition and in working order.

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Description from the seller

18th-century Eagle-Comtoise with a rounded dial.


a land parcel and 2 neighboring smaller parcels

An original watch face with horizontally arranged Roman numerals.

Open-worked solid brass hands.

Complete with two old sand-cast weights.

The watch runs for one week when fully wound.

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

hour strike; 'Farmer's strike' > once on the hour and again after pr minutes

The watch has an alarm system.

The watch has been serviced and is functioning properly.

Type of clock or work shift: spillegang with klootslinger.



. clock; 24.2cm W x 38.0cm H x
14.5 cm diameter
Dial 24.4 cm / height
Clock including sling 143.0 cm
slinger length 105.0 cm
Plain; cast alloy
Diameter 11.8 cm / 4.5 cm height.
Hand lengths from the hand axis.
small 9.0cm
Large 12.0 cm
Slingerhuis 10.0 cm
casting
Height to the top of the dial: 12.5
Width: 23.0 cm

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 brass hands
iron spanner

Adjustable hook chair


Comments
The dial is still original and has some lightly updated visible point damages: to the left of the ‘30’ and to the right of the ‘50’, ‘10’: the three spots where the old replacement pillar pieces intended for mounting the dial were located.
Two hand-carved brass corner pieces under the dial.
a screwed-on small hand (1.5mm thick)
Sawn 1.5mm with thick plaque hands.
Beautiful watch decorations such as ;
the two percussion plate springs, hammers equipped with beads, beaded bell support foot
Delicate and enclosed platinum feet.


The clock is partially disassembled to prevent damage.

Clock is packaged and shipped as a parcel to the best of our knowledge and ability.
shipping with Post.nl

18th-century Eagle-Comtoise with a rounded dial.


a land parcel and 2 neighboring smaller parcels

An original watch face with horizontally arranged Roman numerals.

Open-worked solid brass hands.

Complete with two old sand-cast weights.

The watch runs for one week when fully wound.

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

hour strike; 'Farmer's strike' > once on the hour and again after pr minutes

The watch has an alarm system.

The watch has been serviced and is functioning properly.

Type of clock or work shift: spillegang with klootslinger.



. clock; 24.2cm W x 38.0cm H x
14.5 cm diameter
Dial 24.4 cm / height
Clock including sling 143.0 cm
slinger length 105.0 cm
Plain; cast alloy
Diameter 11.8 cm / 4.5 cm height.
Hand lengths from the hand axis.
small 9.0cm
Large 12.0 cm
Slingerhuis 10.0 cm
casting
Height to the top of the dial: 12.5
Width: 23.0 cm

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 brass hands
iron spanner

Adjustable hook chair


Comments
The dial is still original and has some lightly updated visible point damages: to the left of the ‘30’ and to the right of the ‘50’, ‘10’: the three spots where the old replacement pillar pieces intended for mounting the dial were located.
Two hand-carved brass corner pieces under the dial.
a screwed-on small hand (1.5mm thick)
Sawn 1.5mm with thick plaque hands.
Beautiful watch decorations such as ;
the two percussion plate springs, hammers equipped with beads, beaded bell support foot
Delicate and enclosed platinum feet.


The clock is partially disassembled to prevent damage.

Clock is packaged and shipped as a parcel to the best of our knowledge and ability.
shipping with Post.nl

Details

Specific region of origin
Jura
Iron type
Wrought iron
Brass type
Cast brass
Manufacturer/ Brand
onbekend
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Empire
Nr of items
1
Clock type
Comtoise clock
Model
Eagle with a domed dial
Material
Brass, Enamel, 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
37 cm
Width
24.2 cm
Depth
14.5 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800
Weight
5.9 kg
Winding Key
Yes
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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