Lot 1036 - A216 Works of Art & Decorative Arts - Thursday, 26. March 2026, 01.30 PM
TOWER CLOCK WITH BACK PENDULUM AND ALARM
Southern German, 17th century
Copper and brass engraved with flowers and foliate scrolls and gilt. Architecturally structured case, the corners decorated with pilasters, on a stepped base with flattened feet. Openwork belfry surrounded by a balustrade and with a pyramid top. The front has two silver-plated dials, one above the other, with the minute dial below and a chapter ring with Roman hour numerals above it, and a gilt and engraved alarm disc in the center. On the back is a silver-plated dial for the striking mechanism. Movement with verge escapement on rear pendulum (possibly converted from a wheel escapement). Half-hour strike on bell. Small alarm movement on the side, monogrammed M.D.H. Mainspring with fusee and chain.
17 × 17 × 36 cm.
Large hand broken off. Gold and silver plating partially oxidized and worn. Movement needs to be checked.
CHF 2 000 / 3 000 | (€ 2 060 / 3 090)
Sold for CHF 6 875 (including buyer's premium)