Monogram "M. L."
, 155 x 140 x 55 mm, dated 1606An early hexagonal probably Flemish table clock with hour self strike, fusee with stopwork and original wooden transport box with inlays
Case: brass, firegilt, two open-work sound holes to the sides, six bun feet. Dial: brass, gilt, engraved chapter ring with radial Roman hours I-XII and inner chapter ring with Arabic numerals 13-24, outer ring with twelve touch pieces for night reading, matted centre, pieced hand. Movm.: hexagonal brass movement, firegilt, engraved open work applications, monogrammed, dated, gut, fusee with stopwork , 2 barrels, baluster shaped movement pillars, 1 hammer, 1 bell, florally engraved and pierced locking plate, verge escapement, florally engraved pierced balance cock.
Listed at "Meister der Uhrmacherkunst" (masters of watchmaking) by Juergen Abeler, 2nd edition, Wuppertal 2010, p. 644.
#39478
Case: good, worn, slightly worn
Dial: good, slightly worn
Movm.: very good, slightly repaired, capable of running, re-built, cleaning recommended
Dial: good, slightly worn
Movm.: very good, slightly repaired, capable of running, re-built, cleaning recommended