Lot 1165 - A214 Works of Art & Decorative Arts - jeudi, 18. septembre 2025, 13h30
LACQUERED BRACKET CLOCK WITH MOON PHASE, DATE AND DAY DISPLAY, AND ALARM
England, early 18th century. The dial is signed Charles Gretton London (master craftsman 1700–1733).
Rectangular wooden case, partially glazed on all sides, with gold and silver decoration in the form of Asian architecture, flowers, and diamond patterns on a black background. Bronze feet shaped like shells. Rectangular brass front panel, curved at the top, finely painted with flower garlands and an angel's head. Silver-plated chapter ring with the hours in Roman numerals and the minutes in Arabic numerals, framed by openwork corners with tendrils and masks. The eye with a small date window above the cut-out for the visible pendulum and segment for the day display. Moon phase in the upper arched section. Movement with spindle escapement and half-hour strike on two bells. Spring mechanism with worm gears. The rear movement plate is engraved with fine foliate scrolls. Alarm mechanism on bell. Back pendulum (probably replaced). 1 door key and winding key.
38 × 23 × 54 cm.
Movement currently operational, may require revision.
CHF 3 000 / 5 000 | (€ 3 090 / 5 150)
Vendu pour CHF 6 875 (frais inclus)