Lot 1031 - A210 Decorative Arts - Thursday, 19. September 2024, 02.00 PM
TURRET CLOCK WITH SMALL BACK PENDULUM
South German, probably Augsburg, ca. 1600.
Architectural case in bronze and copper, with engraved, punched and chased decoration and gilt. On a rectangular, stepped and profiled base decorated with angel heads, scrolls and fruit. Openwork, temple-shaped belfry with balustrades and a figure on top. Removable side panels with arabesques, the corners decorated with pilasters. Front with silvered chapter ring, Roman hours and Arabic minutes. The back with two superimposed subsidiary dials for the striking mechanism. Movement with pillar construction, going and striking train arranged one behind the other. Movement with verge escapement, original wheel balance converted to rear pendulum (pendulum incomplete). Quarter hour striking train on two bells. Alarm mechanism removed.
16.5 × 16.5 × 37.5 cm.
Feet missing, balustrades incomplete and with repairs. Movement needs to be checked.
CHF 8 000 / 12 000 | (€ 8 250 / 12 370)
Sold for CHF 11 875 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.