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c.1785 French Ormolu Cartel Clock, Corrier à Paris.
A large Louis XVI ormolu French cartel clock by Corrier à Paris. The symmetrical case has numerous bronze mounts that include 4 pinecone finials, a large urn above, flowing drapery, floral mounts and a female mask below.
The large white porcelain dial has black Roman numerals for the hours, black Arabic numbers for the five-minute marks, is signed by the maker 'Corrier a Paris' and has superbly cast and finished ormolu hands.
The large round 14-day time and strike movement has finely executed wheelwork, a large star shaped count wheel and still retains its original silk-thread suspension that is adjusted for fast/slow through the dial.
French cartel clocks were extremely popular during both the Louis XV and Louis XVI periods. The sizes ranged from very small Boudoir pieces to large imposing examples such as this one.
The wonderful ormolu, originality and size would make this a welcome addition to any collection.
Jean Corrier is listed as working between 1772 and 1781.
Height - 36in. SOLD
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c.1785 French Multi-Color Marble and Ormolu Temple d'Amour Clock, Degre Paris.
An extraordinary Louis XVI Temple d'Amour clock by Degre à Paris. The marble and ormolu case has an oval shaped white marble base, a matching mid-section that is supported by two fluted gray marble columns and a round white marble lid. The ormolu mounts include particularly detailed Corinthian capitals, two doves nestled amongst flowing clouds, well cast garlands that are linked and encircled by a delicate ormolu ribbon, a detailed balustrade, an eagle grasping a laurel crown and two floral columns connected by garlands.
The exposed eight-day time and strike movement is horizontally mounted, is wound through the top, is supported by three posts on a circular shaped plate, has finely executed wheelwork and has a vertically mounted 'tick-tac' escapement with a contrate wheel. The pendulum has a Gorgon bob and is suspended by a steel suspension spring.
The two rotating annular dials, minutes and hours, have individual white porcelain plaques pinned to the circular brass frames. The hour's ring has black Roman numerals while the minute's ring has black Arabic numbers for the five-minute marks and dots for the individual minute marks. The '60' plaque has the makers name in red, 'Degre' while the '30' plaque carries 'A Paris'.
Temple d'Amour clocks are thought to be inspired by the popular monuments that were found in most 18th century gardens and are a subset of clocks commonly referred to as either Annular or Pendule à Cercles Tournants. Although all have rotating rings, the Temple d'Amour clocks appeal to both those interested in classical ornamentation and those who are horologically minded and appreciate the exposed movement.
The superb ormolu mounts, the quality of the movement and the rarity of the form would make this a welcome addition to any collection.
The maker is most likely Jean Baptiste Degre who is listed in 'Tardy's' as working between 1773 and 1789.
For a similar example see: 'French Bronze Clocks' by Niehuser, pg. 133.
Height - 17.25in. SOLD
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c.
1790 Small English Ebonized Balloon Bracket Clock, John Brockbank, London
A small English Georgian ebonized bracket
clock by John Brockbank, London. The ebonized case has shaped sides, a
molded base and brass mounts throughout including a pinecone finial, a
glazed molded bezel, several mounts including a bust of George III and
four bracket-style feet. The well-lettered white porcelain dial has black
Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic numbers for the 5-minute marks and
two nicely cut steel hands. The round eight-day time and strike movement
has an anchor escapement, strikes the hours on an under slung bell, is
signed on the backplate by the maker, 'John Brockbank, London',
is stamped by the foreman on the front plate, 'Best, 618';,
and has a pendulum with a brass lenticular bob and a steel and brass rod.
This piece is notable because it is small, has a porcelain dial, is stamped
by the foreman, and strikes. Like many English bracket clocks, it had
some alterations in the late 19th century, but is still a great example
of 18th century horology.
John Brockbank is listed in Britten's as working with his brother
Myles at 6 Cowpers between 1777-1794. Robert Best is also listed in Britten's
as working as a foreman for the brothers Brockbank at that address before
1794.
Height 15.5 in. SOLD
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c.1912
Two-day Marine Chronometer, TS & JD Negus, New York, No. 2151
A traditional two-day marine chronometer signed on the dial by the maker
TS & JD Negus, No. 2151. The silvered engraved dial with black lettering
includes chapters for both the hour and seconds and an up/down indicator.
The gimbaled movement, possibly by Mercer, remains in its original tub and
contains all the requisite parts including its original detent escapement,
a chain fusee, maintaining power, a helical palladium hairspring and a bimetallic
compensating balance wheel. The whole is contained in a nicely colored three
tier mahogany box with campaign style handles. Size 7.75in high x 7.25in
square.
SOLD
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c.1790 Very Small English Quarter-Striking
Bracket Clock, Peter Amyott, Norwich
A very small English quarter-striking mahogany bell top bracket clock
signed by the maker Peter Amyot, Norwich . The well-proportioned case
has nicely colored and figured mahogany veneer, crisp moldings, a silvered
dial, a high quality movement and brass mounts. The mounts include a
handle above, lancet shaped fish scale frets to the sides, round corner
pieces to the door, escutcheons and four feet.
The
nicely engraved silvered dial has Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic
numbers for the minute markers, a strike/silent ring in the arch, nicely
cut hands, is signed by the maker in the center, 'Peter
Amyot, Norwich' and most notably has engraved garlands that adorn the
dial and serve as the spandrels.
The
high quality triple fusee eight-day movement has thick plates with
four round pillars, an anchor escapement with a screwed collet and
a brass engraved pendulum with the rating nut above. The backplate,
as do the brackets, has extensive border engraving and is also signed
by the maker, 'Peter Amyot, Norwich'.
The third train drives a nest of six wonderfully sounding bells with
six hammers that strike a sequence of six notes for each quarter.
This clock is particularly rare because of its condition, originality,
quality and size. Professionally restored at one time, the nicely faded
veneer has a warm glow and the brasses have all toned down. It has become
increasingly difficult to find average examples of English bell top bracket
clocks so such a small example with a complicated movement would certainly
be an excellent addition to any collection.
Peter Amyot is listed in Baillie's as being born in 1733 and dying in
1799. He was a member of a well-known clock making family and gained
his freedom as a watchmaker in 1762. He took on several apprentices including
James Bennett in 1773 with whom he later went into partnership in 1790.
Height - 12in. w/out handle SOLD
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c.1885 Gilt-Bronze Grande Sonnerie Oval Carriage Clock with Moon Dial, Simple
Calendar and Alarm, Muiron, Mexico.
This French gilt-bronze oval-shaped carriage clock has grand sonnerie striking
with repeat, a moon dial, subsidiary dials for alarm, date and day and was
retailed by the firm Muiron, Mexico. The case, which retains its original
beveled and shaped glasses, has a typically prominent and elegantly shaped
carrying handle above and a striking control lever through the bottom. The
finely lettered dials are surrounded by an engraved mask. The time dial's
center is decorated with clouds which frame the colorful aperture for the
moon phase indicator. Below are the porcelain subsidiary dials for the simple
calendar, day and date, and the alarm. The eight-day movement still retains
its original silvered balance-wheel platform, strikes and repeats on two
gongs, and has Spanish writing on the back plate. Both the movement and
the case are stamped '1081'. Carriage clocks with moon phase indicators
are extremely rare and are avidly sought by collectors. Overall height -
7.75in.(handle up). SOLD
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c.1895 Empire Globe Clock.
A polished and lacquered stand supports the eight inch globe which is encircled
by an engraved and silvered twenty-four hour chapter ring. As the clock
runs the pointer points to the actual time while the time in the other parts
of the globe can be calculated. There is also an adjustable moon that rotates
the earth and shows the lunar position through the day. The eight-day time-only
movement with balance wheel escapement is housed in the base and is wound
and regulated through the bottom. The globe itself has 'The Empire Clock'
written on the side and has all the places governed by the British Empire
in red. The base is stamped 'Made in France'. Height 16in. SOLD
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c.1815 English Mahogany Bow Front Barometer, W.A. Townsend, Montreal.
A Regency mahogany bow front barometer with ebonized
moldings signed by the retailer W.A. Townsend, Montreal. The warm brown
tones of the figured veneer accentuate the wonderfully shaped case which
has a removable cushioned crest and chamfered sides with inlaid lozenges
at its base. It has engraved ivory scales, a Vernier and still retains its
original ebonized two piece urn shaped cistern cover. The thermometer has
both Reaumur and Fahrenheit scales. SOLD
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c.1785 French Ormolu Cartel Clock, Corrier à Paris.
A large Louis XVI ormolu French cartel clock by Corrier à Paris. The symmetrical case has numerous bronze mounts that include 4 pinecone finials, a large urn above, flowing drapery, floral mounts and a female mask below.
The large white porcelain dial has black Roman numerals for the hours, black Arabic numbers for the five-minute marks, is signed by the maker 'Corrier a Paris' and has superbly cast and finished ormolu hands.
The large round 14-day time and strike movement has finely executed wheelwork, a large star shaped count wheel and still retains its original silk-thread suspension that is adjusted for fast/slow through the dial.
French cartel clocks were extremely popular during both the Louis XV and Louis XVI periods. The sizes ranged from very small Boudoir pieces to large imposing examples such as this one.
The wonderful ormolu, originality and size would make this a welcome addition to any collection.
Jean Corrier is listed as working between 1772 and 1781.
Height - 36in. SOLD
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c.1785 French Multi-Color Marble and Ormolu Temple d'Amour Clock, Degre Paris.
An extraordinary Louis XVI Temple d'Amour clock by Degre à Paris. The marble and ormolu case has an oval shaped white marble base, a matching mid-section that is supported by two fluted gray marble columns and a round white marble lid. The ormolu mounts include particularly detailed Corinthian capitals, two doves nestled amongst flowing clouds, well cast garlands that are linked and encircled by a delicate ormolu ribbon, a detailed balustrade, an eagle grasping a laurel crown and two floral columns connected by garlands.
The exposed eight-day time and strike movement is horizontally mounted, is wound through the top, is supported by three posts on a circular shaped plate, has finely executed wheelwork and has a vertically mounted 'tick-tac' escapement with a contrate wheel. The pendulum has a Gorgon bob and is suspended by a steel suspension spring.
The two rotating annular dials, minutes and hours, have individual white porcelain plaques pinned to the circular brass frames. The hour's ring has black Roman numerals while the minute's ring has black Arabic numbers for the five-minute marks and dots for the individual minute marks. The '60' plaque has the makers name in red, 'Degre' while the '30' plaque carries 'A Paris'.
Temple d'Amour clocks are thought to be inspired by the popular monuments that were found in most 18th century gardens and are a subset of clocks commonly referred to as either Annular or Pendule à Cercles Tournants. Although all have rotating rings, the Temple d'Amour clocks appeal to both those interested in classical ornamentation and those who are horologically minded and appreciate the exposed movement.
The superb ormolu mounts, the quality of the movement and the rarity of the form would make this a welcome addition to any collection.
The maker is most likely Jean Baptiste Degre who is listed in 'Tardy's' as working between 1773 and 1789.
For a similar example see: 'French Bronze Clocks' by Niehuser, pg. 133.
Height - 17.25in. SOLD
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c.
1790 Small English Ebonized Balloon Bracket Clock, John Brockbank, London
A small English Georgian ebonized bracket
clock by John Brockbank, London. The ebonized case has shaped sides, a
molded base and brass mounts throughout including a pinecone finial, a
glazed molded bezel, several mounts including a bust of George III and
four bracket-style feet. The well-lettered white porcelain dial has black
Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic numbers for the 5-minute marks and
two nicely cut steel hands. The round eight-day time and strike movement
has an anchor escapement, strikes the hours on an under slung bell, is
signed on the backplate by the maker, 'John Brockbank, London',
is stamped by the foreman on the front plate, 'Best, 618',
and has a pendulum with a brass lenticular bob and a steel and brass rod.
This piece is notable because it is small, has a porcelain dial, is stamped
by the foreman, and strikes. Like many English bracket clocks, it had
some alterations in the late 19th century, but is still a great example
of 18th century horology.
John Brockbank is listed in Britten's as working with his brother
Myles at 6 Cowpers between 1777-1794. Robert Best is also listed in Britten's
as working as a foreman for the brothers Brockbank at that address before
1794.
Height 15.5 in. SOLD
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c.1912
Two-day Marine Chronometer, TS & JD Negus, New York, No. 2151
A traditional two-day marine chronometer signed on the dial by the maker
TS & JD Negus, No. 2151. The silvered engraved dial with black lettering
includes chapters for both the hour and seconds and an up/down indicator.
The gimbaled movement, possibly by Mercer, remains in its original tub and
contains all the requisite parts including its original detent escapement,
a chain fusee, maintaining power, a helical palladium hairspring and a bimetallic
compensating balance wheel. The whole is contained in a nicely colored three
tier mahogany box with campaign style handles. Size 7.75in high x 7.25in
square.
SOLD
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c.1790 Very Small English Quarter-Striking
Bracket Clock, Peter Amyott, Norwich
A very small English quarter-striking mahogany bell top bracket clock
signed by the maker Peter Amyot, Norwich . The well-proportioned case
has nicely colored and figured mahogany veneer, crisp moldings, a silvered
dial, a high quality movement and brass mounts. The mounts include a
handle above, lancet shaped fish scale frets to the sides, round corner
pieces to the door, escutcheons and four feet.
The
nicely engraved silvered dial has Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic
numbers for the minute markers, a strike/silent ring in the arch, nicely
cut hands, is signed by the maker in the center, 'Peter
Amyot, Norwich' and most notably has engraved garlands that adorn the
dial and serve as the spandrels.
The
high quality triple fusee eight-day movement has thick plates with
four round pillars, an anchor escapement with a screwed collet and
a brass engraved pendulum with the rating nut above. The backplate,
as do the brackets, has extensive border engraving and is also signed
by the maker, 'Peter Amyot, Norwich'.
The third train drives a nest of six wonderfully sounding bells with
six hammers that strike a sequence of six notes for each quarter.
This clock is particularly rare because of its condition, originality,
quality and size. Professionally restored at one time, the nicely faded
veneer has a warm glow and the brasses have all toned down. It has become
increasingly difficult to find average examples of English bell top bracket
clocks so such a small example with a complicated movement would certainly
be an excellent addition to any collection.
Peter Amyot is listed in Baillie's as being born in 1733 and dying in
1799. He was a member of a well-known clock making family and gained
his freedom as a watchmaker in 1762. He took on several apprentices including
James Bennett in 1773 with whom he later went into partnership in 1790.
Height - 12in. w/out handle SOLD
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c.1885 Gilt-Bronze Grande Sonnerie Oval Carriage Clock with Moon Dial, Simple
Calendar and Alarm, Muiron, Mexico.
This French gilt-bronze oval-shaped carriage clock has grand sonnerie striking
with repeat, a moon dial, subsidiary dials for alarm, date and day and was
retailed by the firm Muiron, Mexico. The case, which retains its original
beveled and shaped glasses, has a typically prominent and elegantly shaped
carrying handle above and a striking control lever through the bottom. The
finely lettered dials are surrounded by an engraved mask. The time dial's
center is decorated with clouds which frame the colorful aperture for the
moon phase indicator. Below are the porcelain subsidiary dials for the simple
calendar, day and date, and the alarm. The eight-day movement still retains
its original silvered balance-wheel platform, strikes and repeats on two
gongs, and has Spanish writing on the back plate. Both the movement and
the case are stamped '1081'. Carriage clocks with moon phase indicators
are extremely rare and are avidly sought by collectors. Overall height -
7.75in.(handle up). SOLD
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c.1895 Empire Globe Clock.
A polished and lacquered stand supports the eight inch globe which is encircled
by an engraved and silvered twenty-four hour chapter ring. As the clock
runs the pointer points to the actual time while the time in the other parts
of the globe can be calculated. There is also an adjustable moon that rotates
the earth and shows the lunar position through the day. The eight-day time-only
movement with balance wheel escapement is housed in the base and is wound
and regulated through the bottom. The globe itself has 'The Empire Clock'
written on the side and has all the places governed by the British Empire
in red. The base is stamped 'Made in France'. Height 16in. SOLD
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c.1815 English Mahogany Bow Front Barometer, W.A. Townsend, Montreal.
A Regency mahogany bow front barometer with ebonized
moldings signed by the retailer W.A. Townsend, Montreal. The warm brown
tones of the figured veneer accentuate the wonderfully shaped case which
has a removable cushioned crest and chamfered sides with inlaid lozenges
at its base. It has engraved ivory scales, a Vernier and still retains its
original ebonized two piece urn shaped cistern cover. The thermometer has
both Reaumur and Fahrenheit scales. SOLD
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c.1810 Mahogany Stick Barometer, PVP Gally & Co., London
A very nice English Regency stick barometer signed
by the maker PVP Gally & Co., London. The case has a molded swan's neck
pediment, silvered engraved scales, a vernier and retains its original removable
round cistern cover. The thermometer, which can be removed and hung separately,
has a silvered engraved Fahrenheit scale. Both the barometer's glasses are
still completely removable, a feature which is often lost through the misdeeds
of overzealous restorers. The lower moldings that border the glasses are
removable allowing the glasses to be slid free. It is completely restored
and in excellent condition. SOLD
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c.1840
English Satinwood Wheel Barometer.
An English satinwood wheel barometer with floral rosewood
border inlay. The wonderfully colored and patinated case has an architectural
top and several instruments including a removable Hydrometer, a removable
thermometer and a spirit level. The silvered barometric scale, while still
showing from 27 to 31, has an unusual decorative engraving which adds to
the pleasing nature of the barometers aesthetics. SOLD
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c.1785 Mahogany Belltop Bracket Clock, Fabez Smith, London.
A very nicely proportioned Georgian mahogany belltop bracket clock by Fabez
Smith. The figured mahogany veneered case is fitted with wooden frets, a
brass handle, finials, and feet. The broken arch dial has cast spandrels,
an unmatted silvered center, silvered engraved chapter rings including a
Strike/Silent, calendar and nameplate. The eight-day double fusee movement
has a wonderfully engraved backplate and retains its original crownwheel
escapement with teardrop pendulum. Height 18" (handle down). SOLD
For a similar example see The Georgian Bracket Clock, pg. 118
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c.1885
English Miniature Mahogany Tallcase Clock, Hall, Ely.
A rare George III style mahogany miniature tallcase clock. The case has
wonderfully figured mahogany of good color that is accentuated by the original
finish.. The hood has a swan's neck pediment with rosettes, columns and
an elaborately decorated frieze. The waist, with matching frieze, has fluted
corner columns while the base has fluted chamfered corners and shaped feet.
The dial has a matted center, spandrels and a silvered engraved chapter
ring and name boss inscribed 'Hall, Ely'. The single train weight- driven
movement has a passing strike. These small tallcase clocks seem to have
been made from period pieces of furniture and had purpose made movements
sometimes adapted from older mechanisms. Their size, quality, rarity and
the fact that they captured so completely the aesthetics of the earlier
period have made them extremely desirable. Height 51in. SOLD
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c.1915 American Nine-tube Oak Tallcase by Herschedes.
A very large and imposing American carved oak tallcase by Herschedes. The
clock, retailed by Tiffany, stands on animal feet, is elaborately carved
on three sides and culminates with a removable crest depicting two reclining
cherubs. The dial is decorated with gilt bronze frets and has silvered engraved
chapters for all functions including time, tune change, moon dial, seconds
and strike/silent for both hours and quarters. The eight- day clock strikes
every quarter hour playing a portion of the chosen tune, either Whitington,
Westminster or Canterbury, and plays the complete tune at the hour while
also striking the time on the hour tube. This was the second best tallcase
produced by the company. The only difference being that in the top of the
line clock they used mercury in the pendulum giving the pendulum a higher
degree of compensation. Height 106in. SOLD
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c.1895 American Mahogany Nine-Tube Tallcase Clock, Walter H. Durfee.
A very nicely proportioned nine-tube mahogany tallcase clock which was manufactured
by Walter H. Durfee and was retailed by one of his exclusive sales agents,
J.E. Caldwell Co., Philadelphia. The case is made from select mahogany and
is decorated throughout with applied carvings. The hood has eight carved
columns, circular themed frets, and culminates in an unusually carved and
stylized swan's neck pediment. The base has chamfered corners, a finely
paneled front, and stands on four bold animal feet. The case still retains
its original finish, finials, patinated cast escucheons and half-inch thick
beveled glass in both doors. The massive eight-day three-train movement
strikes on nickel plated metal tubes, has an anchor escapement, a screwed
beat adjustment and is regulated by a pendulum with a brass bound lenticular
bob and a steel rod. The broken arch dial has applied gilt-bronze arabic
numerals and engraved frets, and silvered engraved chapters including the
hemispheres, the moon dial and the two subsidiary dials. The dial gives
both the option of two tunes, 'Chime on Eight Bell' or 'Westminster', and
the ability to activate both the hour and quarter strikes independently.
The painted moon dial shows two moons, a sailing ship and a landscape. The
nine tubes are each stamped twice, 'Walter H. Durfee & Co. Prov. RI. Pat
Nov. 8, '87. Sep 18, '88. Nov. 1, '92'. Since the next patent date was Oct.
6, '96 the clock was most certainly manufactured between 1892 and 1896.
Both the moondial, twice, and the backplate, once, are stamped 'Walter H.
Durfee, RI, Providence'. The top edge of the backplate is also stamped twice
'Walter H. Durfee'. And finally, the dial plate and the front of the seatboard
are both stamped '193'. This number was added by Durfee when the clocks
were about to be assembled, but a sequence which would indicate a particular
date has not yet been discovered. Walter H. Durfee combined his talents,
design and business, with the products of the best craftsmen and astutely
marketed them to America's wealthy. Examples being that the he used tubes
manufactured by Harrington of which he was the sole distributer in America
and were considered of unequal sound and movements made by the well known
and respected firm of J.J. Elliott, London. For further information on Walter
H. Durfee see Bulletin of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors,
December 1981, page 556. Height 95.75 in. SOLD
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c.1820 Austrian Walnut Bracket Clock, Johan Michael Edlinger, Vienna. A Biedermeyer
bracket clock by Johan Michael Edlinger, Vienna.
The case is figured walnut with ebonized trim. The dial and backplate are
both signed by the maker. The engraved broken arch dial has silvered engraved
chapters for the hours, the strike/silents and the 31-day calendar along
with a silvered engraved nameplate and a false pendulum. The three train
movement, which runs for one day, has quarter striking on bells with repeats
and retains its original crownwheel escapement. Height 19in. SOLD
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c.1855
Austrian Animated Picture Frame Clock, F. Schonberg, in Wien.
A very rare animated and musical picture frame clock. The clockwork is mounted
in the ornate gilt-wood frame with blue borders decorated with lead appliques.
The detailed painting is on metal and is in near perfect condition. The
animation is powered by a separate movement which, through a system of pulleys,
spins the original glass rods for approximately twelve hours on a single
wind. The animation consists of two water sleds, fire, a water wheel, and
the blacksmith's arm. The music, which is activated at the hour or manually,
is provided by a four tune music box. The original tune sheet still remains
on the backboard. The one-day quarter-striking clock movement strikes on
gongs. Size 41in. x 43in. SOLD
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c.1820 Viennese Two-Day Grande Sonnerie Laterndluhr Clock.
A very nice small mahogany Biedermeyer grande sonnerie Laterndluhr Clock.
The case still retains its original finish which accentuates the wonderful
colors of the flame mahogany and satinwood veneers. The clock is veneered
on all the interior and exterior surfaces, excluding the back, and has book
matched veneer on the original backboard and satinwood strips lining the
openings for the nine panes of glass. The top door swings open on two pins
while the lower two doors lift out and are completely separate from the
clock. The hood slides forward to be removed. This allows access to the
two-day movement which strikes and repeats grande sonnerie (the hours and
the quarters at each quarter) unless the on/off switch is placed in the
off position. The time is driven by a weight while the strike trains are
driven by spring. The pendulum is suspended from the back of the movement
by spring and has a steel rod and brass lenticular bob. The dead-beat escapement
has a one piece steel anchor and a screwed beat adjustment. The two-piece
dial has a sunken center, a silvered and painted chapter ring and a cast
ormolu bezel. The clock is original and complete and is a testament to the
abilities of the Viennese case and movement makers. Height 36in. SOLD
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c.1810 Time, Strike and Alarm Capucine Clock, Boutet, à Blois.
This brass case has matching feet and finials, a large stirrup handle, swing
out doors on three sides, an ormolu cast bezel and a porcelain dial. The
dial has black Roman numerals, moon shaped hands and is signed by the maker
in red, Boutet, à Blois. The brass case is typical as the form of capucine
clocks changed very little from their inception. The eight-day two-train
movement with pendulum and silk-thread suspension strikes by torsion every
hour and half-hour and repeats the hour a minute after each hour. The alarm
is activated by a pull string out the top. Height 11.5in. SOLD
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