Comtoise clock Directoire Brass, Enamel, Iron (cast/wrought) - 1800-1850

Comtoise with early shell case and painted enamel dial with 'vase containing flowers',

a multi-colored 'flower' representation in a 'vase' with the colors cornflower blue and old pink

period: 1840-1845

2-part serial

pressed thematic hands from that period with 5-pointed 'star' in the center.
this hand is the direct successor to the 'Sun' hand

complete with the old accessories

The movement has a forced strike: separate hammer mechanism for the half-hour strike

percussion on cast bell

The movement has been serviced, runs and strikes properly

type of movement: leading pendulum and verge escapement with folding pendulum

dimensions:
. case movement; 27. 3cm wide X 27. 3cm high and 16. 0cm deep
. height of the clock case including total feuille; 41. 5cm
. dial visible width: 24. 0 cm
Total height of complete combination pendulum-clockwork: 138. 5 cm
. pendulum length; 97. 0cm
. bell; cast alloy
diam. 12. 8cm/6. 0cm h.
. pointer length,
large 12. 0cm
small 8. 5cm
pendulum lens 16. 0cm

comes complete with the old accessories:
- timepiece/clock
- lead sling on wire links
- iron flap key
- 2 cast iron weights
- cast bell
- brass hands

- adjustable hook chair

comments:
- bell once broken but professionally repaired, visible

preference;
collection by appointment and consultation in Zuidwolde (Dr)

> clock is partly disassembled to prevent damage.
The clock will be packed for the buyer to the best of his knowledge and ability! !

shipping with 'Postnl' service for the indicated countries.