Lot 5001 - ibid157 Furniture, Clocks, Sculpture, Carpets - online only - Tuesday, 31. March 2026, 9.30 AM
SMALL TOWER CLOCK WITH REAR PENDULUM
Southern German, early 17th century and later.
Brass and copper engraved with foliate scrolls, arabesques and friezes and gilt. Rectangular architectural case, the corners set with three-quarter columns on rectangular pedestals. Openwork, stepped belfry with three bells, framed by rows of arches and balustrades. On a later profiled and stepped square base and winged paw feet. Front with two white enamel dials (later), one above the other, each displaying a time (originally probably hour and minute dials). Both displays with two hands, the upper one with an additional alarm. Verso with two silvered dials for the striking mechanism (hands missing). Movement with verge escapement, converted to rear pendulum. Quarter hour strike on two bells, alarm on bell. Small alarm movement, signed Carol Schmidt (probably Carol/Carll Schmidt, 1590-1635/6).
The alarm movement possibly installed or repositioned later. Key missing.
The alarm movement possibly installed or repositioned later. Key missing.
21.5 × 21.5 × 44.5 cm.
Conditionreport:
- Conversions and additions<br>- Gilding later<br>- Movement needs to be serviced, in working condition at the moment CHF 1 500 / 2 000 | (€ 1 550 / 2 060)
Sold for CHF 6 250 (including buyer's premium)