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Neo-Gothic table clock with day and month indicator - France - 1880/1900

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13 May, 2020

Neo-Gothic table clock with day and month indicator - France - 1880/1900

US$1,490.61

French pendulum, tower model with silver-coloured ornamental ironwork around and Fleur-de-lis ornaments. Text on top of the dial 'Je sonne la bonne heure', with a lion with a French coat of arms above of it.At the front are two yellow copper ring-shaped dials, the top one is engraved with Roman numerals, behind the dial is a moon that moves with it; the bottom dial is engraved with the names of the months and the numbers 1–30 to indicate the date, both dials have steel hands.The two sides each have 2 green-coloured glass panels, the back has a hinged wooden door. Mechanical movement with running work and striking mechanism on full and half hours on a gong. Month and date indicator linked to the movement, the movement runs and strikes, some adjustment is necessary. Comes with pendulum and winding key.Please view the many photos.Beautiful example of a neo-Gothic French pendulum.Approximate measurements: 27½ cm wide, 24 cm deep, 54 cm highRegistered shipping or pick-up by appointment. Please note: many clocks are over a 100 years old and may show normal signs of wear, noteworthy defects will always be mentioned in the description. Please also study all of the photos carefully as they are part of the description. To make the timepiece run on time, it might be necessary to adjust the pendulum after transport. If anything is unclear or you wish to know more about the item, please ask your questions before bidding, you will receive an answer shortly.

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