DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 2 (Two) Early Comtoise: (1) France, Comtoise clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement with verge escapement, thread suspension with rear-hanging pendulum in a iron post and plate frame, brass chapter ring with engraved Roman numerals, applied spandrels and pivoted winding arbor shutters, single brass hand, topped by flat pierced brass fronton, first half of the 18th Century. (2) France, Comtoise clock, 8 day, time and strike with alarm, weight driven movement with verge escapement, thread suspension with rear-hanging pendulum in a iron post and plate frame, brass chapter ring with engraved Roman numerals, applied spandrels and pivoted winding arbor shutters, single brass hand, first half of the 18th Century.
CONDITION:
(1) The dial appears to have some polishing residue around the edges. Winding arbor shutters have been on upside down for a long time. Right door will need a pin installed at the top. Large four bladed iron fan. Movement uprights with very small stepped feet. Movement is somewhat rusting and dirty. The height of the suspension shroud is 4 inches. (2) Bell is absent. Brass fronton is missing. Doors will need some mechanical attention. There is a small amount of ornamentation within the movement, including a turned escape wheel arbor support, a decorated nut, and a curved end to the strike trip piece. The brass plaque below the dial appears to stamped or engraved with initials. Four blade iron fly interferes with third wheel and will need to be adjusted. Upright movement supports have no flare or feet. Height of suspension shroud is 3.25 inches. Clock does not come with pendulum or weights. Dimensions are for the clock with its fronton (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
-
$400
PRICE SOLD:
$650
DIMENSIONS: 13in x 8in x 5.25in
"
"
"
"