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Lot 1001 - A188 Decorative Arts - Thursday, 28. March 2019, 01.30 PM

A TOWER CLOCK,

Renaissance, Southern Germany or Prague, c. 1590/1600.
Gilt copper and brass. The front with engraved number ring (later) for hours above a smaller dial for the quarter hours. Same arrangement verso for the striking. Movement with quarter-hour striking on 2 bells, spindle escapement and front pendulum (missing). Formerly with balance wheel. Alarm dismounted, supplements. The gilding rubbed. 1 baluster replaced. The top baluster originally partly with balustrade. Movement requires servicing.
15x15x30 cm.

Provenance:
- Private collection, Switzerland.


CHF 5 000 / 8 000 | (€ 5 150 / 8 250)

Sold for CHF 12 500 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.