Dutch Floor Clock by J. M. Juntes
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 18th century
This late 18th-century floor clock, attributed to Dutch production, is signed by J. M. Juntes of Amsterdam. Housed in an elaborate case, the structure is crafted from a pine wood base finished with walnut veneer and walnut root, enhanced by inlaid and carved elements.
The case rests upon lion feet and includes a cast bronze plaque depicting Kronos on the door. The hood is surmounted by a carved and gilded wooden figure of Atlas, flanked by two angels playing trumpets. The dial is constructed of chiseled and engraved bronze. The clock is accompanied by one winding key, one clock key, two weights, and a pendulum. The auction description notes the clock is in working order, though reports minor damage to the item.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- late 18th century
- Type
- Floor clock
- Maker
- J. M. Juntes
- Movement
- Double-striking with sun-moon and calendar
- Condition
- Working order with minor damage
- Dimensions
- 270 x 65 x 32 cm
- Case materials
- Pine base, walnut, walnut root, bronze, wood
- Place recorded
- Netherlands
- Decorative elements
- Lion feet, Kronos, Atlas, angels
- Maker / attribution
- J. M. Juntes
Design
- Visible features
- • Carved gilded figure of Atlas at the top center • Cast bronze Kronos plaque mounted on the case door • Lion-shaped feet at the base • Engraved bronze dial with calendar and lunar indicators
- Condition and Attribution
- The clock is attributed to Dutch manufacture during the late 18th century, with an explicit mark identifying 'J. M. Juntes Amsterdam'. The auction report confirms that the movement is in working order. Included in the lot are the necessary components for operation, including the pendulum, two weights, a winding key, and a key for the clock case. The auction house notes the existence of minor damage to the item, though the specific nature or location of this damage is not elaborated upon in the provided documentation.
- Case and External Features
- The floor clock is contained within an architectural case constructed on a pine foundation. The exterior is finished with walnut and walnut root veneers, The case incorporates extensive inlay and carvings, resting on carved lion-shaped feet. The front door of the clock body features a prominent cast bronze mount depicting the mythological figure Kronos. The upper section, or hood, is highly decorative, featuring a central carved and gilded wooden figure of Atlas supporting the heavens. This figure is complemented by two gilded angels on either side, each depicted holding a trumpet.
- Dial and Timekeeping Functions
- The time is displayed on a chiseled and engraved bronze dial, which forms the visual center of the hood. The clock utilizes a double-striking mechanism, a complication that provides both hour and half-hour signals. Beyond basic timekeeping, the clock includes an integrated calendar and a sun-moon mechanism, allowing for tracking of celestial phases. The dial layout includes these indicators alongside standard Roman numerals for the primary hour track.
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: Specific nature and location of the reported minor damage are not detailed
- Research required: Authenticity of the signature and origin is reported by the auction house without independent verification