Baroque pendulum clock on console
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
18th Century
This bracket clock features a reddish-coloured, waisted wooden case supported by four brass feet, presented with its matching console. The exterior is decorated with applied brass ornamentation, including acanthus-leaf motifs on the edges and pediment, and floral designs on the front glass door.
It houses a bowl-shaped enamel dial indicating hours with Roman numerals and minutes with an Arabic numeral track. The internal movement is constructed with rectangular brass plates and utilizes a verge escapement with a thread-suspended pendulum. The clock is wound by key and features a repeating mechanism that strikes on two bells for the full hour and on one bell for the quarter-hour. The total height of the clock and console combined is approximately 84 cm.
The piece is accompanied by two keys, though the auction description reports condition issues including loose brass applications and a chipped clock face.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1800
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Dimensions
- 84 cm total height with console
- Dial features
- Bowl-shaped enamel with Roman hours and Arabic minutes
- Movement type
- Rectangular brass plate with verge escapement
- Case construction
- Waisted wooden body on four brass feet
- Striking mechanism
- Quarter-hour and hourly strike on bells
Design
- Visible features
- • Waisted wooden case with reddish finish • Bowl-shaped enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals • Extensive brass appliques with acanthus and floral motifs • Total height with console measured at 84 cm
- Operational Condition
- The current mechanical state of the timepiece is imperfect. The auction report indicates that the clock movement engages and begins to run, but subsequently ceases operation after a short duration. The striking mechanism is confirmed to be functional, as it is noted to trigger correctly. Two keys are provided with the lot to facilitate winding. Aside from the mechanical inconsistencies, the physical condition includes reported damage to the enamel dial and detached brass decorative elements.
- Case and External Features
- The object is a bracket clock characterized by a reddish-coloured, waisted wooden case. It is designed to sit on a console, resulting in a total height of approximately 84 cm. The body rests upon four brass feet, which provide elevation and stability to the main structure. Ornamentation is provided by brass applications integrated into the architectural form. The edges and pediment feature acanthus-leaf motifs, while the front glass door incorporates floral-patterned brass embellishments. The auction description reports that some of these brass applications are currently loose and included separately with the object.
- Dial and Timekeeping Movement
- The clock utilizes a bowl-shaped enamel dial, which serves as the interface for the hour and minute readings. The chapter ring employs Roman numerals for the hours, paired with an Arabic numeral track for the minutes. The dial shows signs of past impact, with the auction description specifically noting that the face is chipped. The movement is composed of rectangular brass plates and utilizes a verge escapement. The pendulum is supported by a thread suspension, and the clock is designed for key-wound operation. Regarding the striking mechanism, the clock triggers a strike on a single bell every quarter hour, and two bells at the full hour, featuring a repeating function.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Mechanical functionality is compromised as the movement starts and then stops
- Research required: Presence of loose brass applications requiring reattachment