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A rare and interesting gilt brass grande sonnerie striking skeleton clock with constant force escapement second half 19th Century
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 38cm. high
21.5-cm silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and blued hands, movement with massive spring barrel and off-set winding, trapezoidal pendulum with elliptical bob with knife-edge suspension, advancing the escape wheel at every swing and by means of a pin on its edge releasing the lacking remontoire weight to impulse the pendulum and simultaneously releasing the main train to reset the remontoire weight, a small train for the grande sonnerie striking rewound constantly by the timepiece train, the three gongs encircling the movement, gilded rafter frame raised on an ebonized plinth with silvered beat plaque and decorated gilt border, glazed cover lacking
Provenance
W. Pinder of Peterborough, England (purchased in Viena in 1961)
Sotheby's, Nov. 16th 1970, lot 43.
Time Museum Inventory No. 372.
Literature
Antiquarian Horology, Dec. 1967.
Lloyd, H. Alan, The Collector's Dictionary of Clocks, 1964, fig. 406.
Royer-Collard, F.B., Skeleton Clocks, 1969, figs. 8-9 & 8-11.
Roberts, Derek, Continental and American Skeleton Clocks, 1989, fig 140.
Condition
chapter ring and hands a little tarnished but overall fine, clock probably had centre sweep seconds, frame with a few unidentified holes, movement able to function but needs some adjusting to the escaping action, the securing spring/ratchet the holds the 'scape wheel, striking action needs to be adjusted, remontoire weight is lacking, pendulum bob with a small dent to the back, base with some minor rubbing to the gilding and some minor scratches due to age and normal use, together with a pendulum
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
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Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."