Lot 1062* - A194 Mobilier, Porcelaine & Décoration - jeudi, 24. septembre 2020, 10h00
LARGE CLOCK WITH CARILLON,
Louis XV, attributable to P. JAQUET-DROZ (Pierre Jaquet-Droz, La Chaux-de-Fonds 1721-1790 Biel), Neuchâtel ca. 1760/70.
Purpleheart in veneer and finely inlaid with a diamond pattern. "En cuvette" enamel dial above engraved brass front plate. Movement with verge escapement, striking the 4/4-hour on 2 bells. Rack striking mechanism. Repetition on demand. Carillon with 10 melodies and 11 bells chimes on the hour and on demand, with silent setting. Sequence of the melodies is adjustable. With mute setting. Rich gilt bronze mounts and applications.
56x26x138 cm.
The clock on offer was painted black in the 19th century, as was common at that time after the death of a family member. It was later returned to its original condition, but traces of paint can still be found inside. Furthermore, the clock is reminiscent for the works of P. Jaquet-Droz, the most important clockmaker of La Chaux-de-Fonds. A similar carillon is depicted in: P. Chapuis, Histoire de la pendulerie neuchâteloise, Neuchâtel 1917, p. 115 (Ill. 85).
CHF 15 000 / 25 000 | (€ 15 460 / 25 770)
Vendu pour CHF 16 160 (frais inclus)
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