Lot 1034 - A216 Works of Art & Decorative Arts - Thursday, 26. March 2026, 01.30 PM
LARGE TOWER CLOCK WITH FRONT PENDULUM
Southern Germany, probably Augsburg, first quarter of the 17th century.
Copper and brass, gilt and partially engraved with foliage, flowers, and tendrils. Architecturally structured case, the corners adorned with three-quarter columns on pedestals. Openwork, dome-shaped belfry with baluster top, surrounded by a balustrade. On a stepped, square base with feet shaped like winged gargoyles. Front with guilloché, silver-plated dials: one larger dial with Roman hour numerals and one smaller dial with Roman quarter-hour numerals arranged one above the other. Small auxiliary dial for the striking mechanism on the back. Movement with verge escapement and rear pendulum, striking mechanism with quarter-hour strike on two bells. Repetition on request. Mainspring with chain on fusee. 1 key.
20 × 20 × 41 cm.
Small hand repaired, base and feet probably added later, gilding rubbed. The going and striking mechanisms require revision. Pendulum replaced. Small hand repaired, base and feet probably added later, gilding rubbed. The going train and striking train require revision. Pendulum replaced.
CHF 4 000 / 6 000 | (€ 4 120 / 6 190)
Sold for CHF 9 375 (including buyer's premium)