An imposing 8-day Swiss travelling clock, circa 1800

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Toebosch Antiques
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Name
An imposing 8-day Swiss travelling clock, circa 1800
Measurements
Height: 27 cm, Width: 16 cm, Depth: 12 cm
Reference
TOEA100712
Techniques
Gilded
Colors
Blue, Gold, Gray, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Travel Clocks
Materials
Gilded bronze Steel
Styles
Empire
Periods
18th Century Antique 1800
Origins
Switzerland
Condition Note
good
Description

A good very strong 8-day 3-train Quarter Chiming Travelling clock with alarm. The unsual 8-day also called Pendule d,Officier is quitte unusual.Few were made 8-day .The 3-train complicated movement wth rack-striking system was the prestige in the Swiss clock manufactory circa 1800. Robert was an eminent clock maker in Chaux de Fond The French -Swiss Border.The enamel dial with Arabic Nr and Blue Steel  Brequet hands and the hand for the alarm.The Fantastic Unusual case with high Quality Fire Gilded Mounts.on Clawfeet.The Mask and the Elaborate Detailed magnificent Handle makes the clock important.Handle high 27 cm / Handle down 22,5 cm.

 

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