Lot 1147 - A214 Works of Art & Decorative Arts - jeudi, 18. septembre 2025, 13h30
TOWER CLOCK WITH REAR PENDULUM AND ALARM
Southern Germany, 17th century.
Copper and brass engraved with flowers and leaves, and gilt. Architectural case on a profiled stepped base and pomegranate feet. The corners of the case are decorated with three-quarter columns. Openwork bell cage with balustrades and a dome-shaped top with a pyramid tip (glued). Front with silver-plated dial, engraved with Roman numerals for the hours. Below is a smaller minute dial with Arabic numerals. On the rear side, a small auxiliary dial for setting the striking mechanism. Movement with brass and iron gear wheels, movement with spindle escapement and rear pendulum (Originally, probably with a balance wheel). Hour-striking mechanism on bell. Alarm mechanism on bell.
16.5 × 16.5 × 34.5 cm.
Balustrade in part replaced, pendulum replaced. Movement requires revision, currently not working. Gilding in part heavily rubbed. Supplements.
CHF 2 000 / 3 000 | (€ 2 060 / 3 090)
Vendu pour CHF 8 750 (frais inclus)