Clock (5) - Wrought iron, brass, wood - 1750-1800

An antique 3-bell Comtoise with dial plates, quarter-chime movement on 3 bells, Petite Sonnerie. 8 days An exceptional and fully restored Comtoise in excellent condition. Period 1760-1775, Case size 27x27x14 cm. Including cast piece 43 cm high. The dial is in pristine condition. Origin France. Signature VALA à TULLINS, steel hands particularly fine. Running movement spindle escapement, run time about 8 days, with wire pendulum a lead, bell-shaped pendulum body about 125 cm. Hour striking, strikes every hour on the large bell the number of hours. Quarter-strike on 2 smaller bells. First quarter strikes 1 on 2 bells. Second quarter 2 strikes on 2 bells. Third quarter 3 strikes on 2 bells. Fourth quarter 4 strikes on 2 bells. Followed by the hour strike on the large bell. Three weights of over 4 kg each. The movement itself weighs about 7 kg. Photos are part of the description. The clock is delivered with an iron wall console, weights, pendulum and matching key. The clock is to be collected in TEUGE NL due to weight and fragility concerns; not shipped. Mid Netherlands between Deventer and Apeldoorn.

Estimate:£1,256.38

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