ONE-HANDED TOWER CLOCK / HOUSE CLOCK
Probably Switzerland, 17th century.
Wrought iron. Open case, with flat iron bands, the corners ending in scrolls. Movement with verge escapement and with a later, short side pendulum. Striking mechanism striking the hour on a large bell to be mounted externally.
36 × 55 × 59 cm.
Restored and converted. Weights incomplete.
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Probably Switzerland, 17th century.
Wrought iron. Open case, with flat iron bands, the corners ending in scrolls. Movement with verge escapement and with a later, short side pendulum. Striking mechanism striking the hour on a large bell to be mounted externally.
36 × 55 × 59 cm.
Restored and converted. Weights incomplete.