Lot 1101 - A212 Decorative Arts - jeudi, 27. mars 2025, 13h30
TOWER CLOCK WITH REAR PENDULUM
Southern German, 17th century.
Copper chased with flower garlands and gilt brass. Rectangular, architectural case on a profiled, stepped base and winged claw feet. Open-worked bell cage with balusters, surrounded by a balustrade with leaf masks and chimeras, the corner pedestals with figures holding hourglasses. The front with a silvered dial for the Roman hours (the hand is missing), part of which is open-worked with flowers, and a silvered subsidiary dial for the quarter hours, flanked by two angels in relief. Verso, a silvered dial for the striking mechanism. Relief-decorated floral motifs. Removable side panels with twisted corner pilasters depicting a woman with an anchor (an allegory of hope) and Saint Margaret. The going train with a verge escapement on a rear pendulum, and the striking mechanism on a bell are arranged one behind the other The mainspring with chain and fusee. Without key.
20 × 20 × 34 cm.
Gilding rubbed. Movement requires repair (not functioning). Spring defective. Repairs and losses.
CHF 5 000 / 6 000 | (€ 5 150 / 6 190)
Vendu pour CHF 7 500 (frais inclus)