Lot 5362 - ibid154 Works of Art, Decorative Arts & European Ceramics - online only - Tuesday, 23. September 2025, 9.30 AM
SMALL TOWER CLOCK WITH FRONT PENDULUM
Southern German, 17th century.
Copper, chased and engraved with flowers and scrolls, and gilt. Rectangular architectural case, the corners decorated with three-quarter columns. Domed belfry with double balustrade, the corners and top decorated with openwork pyramids. The front with a silvered dial (replaced, hands incomplete), the back with a small auxiliary dial for the striking mechanism (hand missing). Movement with verge escapement and pendulum (later conversion from balance wheel) as well as hour striking mechanism. The spring barrels are engraved, winding mechanism with fusee and chain.
15 × 15 × 29.5 cm.
Conditionreport:
- Various losses and modifications to the case<br>- Feet missing<br>- To be restored CHF 1 000 / 1 500 | (€ 1 030 / 1 550)
Sold for CHF 5 625 (including buyer's premium)