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Description
Grandfather clock with striking mechanism
Old
around 1780
Housing material
Walnut, ash
mass
Height approx. 237 cm, width approx. 48 …
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Grandfather clock with striking mechanism
Old
around 1780
Housing material
Walnut, ash
mass
Height approx. 237 cm, width approx. 48 cm, depth approx. 30 cm
Clockwork material
Brass iron
suspension
Free-swinging suspension
inhibition
Spindle escapement
hourly strike
bell
Condition of the housing
Good condition with signs of wear,
damaged, with missing parts, shrinkage cracks, old restored see pictures. Pictures are part of the auction.
Condition of the movement
Clockwork starts and has not been tested for function, no guarantee that the clock will run. Parts of the percussion mechanism have been removed and are included. But it can be overhauled by my watchmaker.
Pictures are part of the auction.
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The case of this clock is an outstanding example of fine woodworking at the end of the 18th century. It is made of high quality precious wood, which is made with a beautiful, warm walnut and ash wood. The grain of the wood gives the watch a natural beauty that is further enhanced by the polish.
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- Dimensions
- 17.72ʺW × 11.81ʺD × 93.31ʺH
- Styles
- Baroque
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ash
- Walnut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
Returns & Cancellations
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