Lot 5334 - ibid154 Works of Art, Decorative Arts & Céramiques européennes - online only - mardi, 23. septembre 2025, 9h30
LATE GOTHIC IRON CLOCK
Switzerland, ca. 1580. In the style of Winterthur watchmaker Erhard Liechti.
Forged iron. The corner posts are slanted and feature pierced noses and diamond-tipped finials. The belfry is crowned with a gilt, stylized flower. Pointed arch-shaped dial, painted at a later date, with a small canopy and diamond-tipped finial, inscribed Mors certa hora incerta. Going train and striking mechanism mounted one behind the other; going train with verge escapement and foliot (originally possibly with wheel balance), hour striking mechanism on bell with external, internally-toothed disc. Old inventory number 53.
12.5 × 12.5 × 39.5 cm.
Provenance:
- In a Swiss private collection through inheritance.
Conditionreport:
- Bezel and dial partially flaking<br>- Originally possibly with balance wheel<br>- Weights missing<br>- Supplements and repairs CHF 3 000 / 4 000 | (€ 3 090 / 4 120)
Vendu pour CHF 7 000 (frais inclus)