Monumental clock with musical mechanism
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 19th century
This late 19th-century monumental clock features a musical mechanism and is housed within a solid oak case. The structure is designed to represent a castle, including architectural details such as a draw gate.
The clock stands at 328 x 122 x 75 cm. Its interior is signed "Ameublement - décoration G., Roswag 7-8-11- Cité-Véron Paris". According to the auction description, the clock was custom-made for a bank building located in Roeselare. The interior movement is described as having a construction similar to a comtoise structure, featuring percussion for the hours and quarters on three bells positioned at the top. The clock also incorporates a drum-based musical playing mechanism, though it is reported that the gong pipes where the hammers should strike are currently missing from the assembly.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Floor clock
- Condition
- Missing gong pipes
- Signature
- Inside the case signed 'Ameublement - décoration G., Roswag 7-8-11- Cité-Véron Paris'
- Dimensions
- 328 x 122 x 75 cm
- Provenance
- Bank building in Roeselare
- Case material
- Solid oak
- Place recorded
- Belgium
- Striking train
- Hours and quarters on 3 bells
- Maker / attribution
- Ameublement - décoration G., Roswag
Design
- Visible features
- • Solid oak case designed as a castle with draw gate • Dial with Roman numerals • Mounted on a circular marble-look base • Musical drum mechanism present at lower section
- Case and Exterior Design
- The clock is encased in a monumental structure crafted from solid oak. The exterior aesthetic is designed to resemble a castle, complete with a draw gate. The entire assembly sits atop a rounded base. The overall height, width, and depth of the piece are recorded as 328 x 122 x 75 cm. Carved details include figures positioned near the lower section of the tower-like structure, flanking the central gateway. The case construction appears to serve both as a decorative enclosure and a housing for the substantial movement and musical components located within.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The auction records indicate that this clock was originally commissioned as a custom piece for a bank building located in Roeselare. The interior of the oak casing bears a specific manufacturer's mark. This signature identifies the work as 'Ameublement - décoration G., Roswag', with an address listed as 7-8-11- Cité-Véron, Paris. This internal mark serves as the primary identification for the cabinet-maker associated with the monumental case.
- Movement and Musical Mechanism
- The internal mechanism is described as having a unique construction, built similarly to a comtoise structure. The timekeeping and striking train are arranged to sound the hours and quarters, utilizing three bells located at the top of the clock. In addition to the standard striking, the clock includes a musical mechanism situated below the clock movement. This assembly features a drum for playing music. It is noted that the gong pipes, intended to be struck by the hammers within this musical system, are currently missing.
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: Source confirms gong pipes are missing from the musical mechanism
- Research required: The exact origin of manufacture is not explicitly stated, only the signature of the cabinet-maker 'Ameublement - décoration G., Roswag' is found inside