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Lot 4012 - ibid106 Clocks – online only - Wednesday, 02. October 2019, 01.30 PM

PAINTED PENDULUM CLOCK ON BASE, WITH ALARM, IN VITRINE CABINET,

Neuchâtel ca. 1830/40. Probably by AIMÉ BILLON.
Curved wooden case, painted black and decorated with gold-colored flowers and leaves. Gilt bronze ornaments, designed as curved leaves. White enamel dial in a solid bezel behind a door, over an oval window for the pendulum. Movement with anchor escapement, and Grande- and Petite Sonnerie on 2 gongs, can be switched between Grande Sonnerie, Petite Sonnerie, or Silence. Repetition on demand. Alarm on bell. 1 key. In a vitrine cabinet, glazed on all sides.
39x13x95 cm.

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- The rear of the case with brand stamp: Aé Bn CHAUS DE FONDS. (Aimé Billon), probably added later
- Movement, dial and case, possible composed later
- Striking mechanism triggering requires servicing
- Movement may require servicing


CHF 1 500 / 2 000 | (€ 1 550 / 2 060)

Sold for CHF 2 500 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.