Eight Day Comtoise Wall Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1870
According to the seller, this French Comtoise striking wall clock dates to circa 1870 and features an eight-day movement with a traditional repeat strike mechanism activating at two minutes past the hour.
The white dial displays bold black Roman numeral hour markers and is fitted with trefoil hands alongside two winding apertures. It is encased within an embossed brass surround topped with an elaborate scene depicting rural figures, foliage, and a horse cart. The seller reports that the movement and brass surround have been restored and that the clock includes a wooden wall mounting bracket.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Comtoise wall clock
- Item code
- as1268a046
- Hand style
- Trefoil hands
- Movement type
- Eight day striking French Comtoise
- Date of origin
- circa 1870
- Place recorded
- France
- Striking function
- Repeat strike at two minutes past the hour
Design
- Visible features
- • Embossed brass surround features a decorative crest depicting figures with a horse and wagon amid foliage • White circular dial displays black Roman numerals and two winding holes positioned near IV and VIII • Faint hairline cracks are visible across the center and upper portions of the dial surface • A small handwritten dealer tag is attached to the upper right corner of the brass crest
- Embossed Brass Surround
- The clock is encased in an embossed brass surround featuring a decorative crest. The central motif of this surround depicts figures, foliage, and a horse and wagon. The seller states that the brass surround has been restored.
- Dial and Visual Features
- The clock features a white dial with black Roman numerals. The dial includes two winding apertures and is fitted with trefoil hands. Faint hairline cracks are documented across the center and upper sections of the dial surface. A small handwritten dealer tag is attached to the upper right corner of the brass crest.
- Mechanism and Provenance
- The timepiece is identified as a French Comtoise wall clock with an eight-day striking movement. It includes a traditional repeat strike function that activates at two minutes past the hour. The seller reports that the movement has been restored. The clock is attributed to circa 1870 and includes a wooden wall bracket for mounting.
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: Movement interior, pendulum, weights, and accompanying wooden wall mounting bracket are not pictured in the provided view
- Research required: The display stand shown in the photo is noted by the seller as not being included with the clock