LATE GOTHIC IRON CLOCK Switzerland or Southern Germany.16th century. In the style of Erhard or Andreas Liechti.
Open iron case with pillars, the corner pillars crowned by pinnacles. Gothic belfry. Movement with verge escapement and wheel balance, striking mechanism striking the hour on bell. Small alarm clock movement. Later dial painted with coats of arms and architectural motifs. Inscription band: Memento novissimae. Stone weights.
18 × 18 × 45 cm.
Supplements and repairs. Probably restored back to wheel balance. With a new wooden console.
Provenance:
- By inheritance in the present private collection, Winterthur.
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Open iron case with pillars, the corner pillars crowned by pinnacles. Gothic belfry. Movement with verge escapement and wheel balance, striking mechanism striking the hour on bell. Small alarm clock movement. Later dial painted with coats of arms and architectural motifs. Inscription band: Memento novissimae. Stone weights.
18 × 18 × 45 cm.
Supplements and repairs. Probably restored back to wheel balance. With a new wooden console.
Provenance:
- By inheritance in the present private collection, Winterthur.
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