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A rare Swiss Louis XIV gilt brass repeating night clock, early 18th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- height 36.5cm
19.5-cm pierced pewter chapter ring with Roman numerals revolving across a pierced pointer in the foliate scrolled cresting, movement of long duration with ringed baluster pillars and a single spring barrel with double action, verge escapement and silk suspended pendulum with cycloid cheeks, trip repeating rack hour striking on a bell, the whole raised on a turned stem with four shaped folding feet