The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999
LOT 449
Jolin à Orléans (France), circa 1760.Fine and rare gilt bronze, eight day going nocturnal clock with alarm.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
C. The cast ormolu rocaille tripod extended by branches of flowers flanking the dial. The top cast gilt bronze fret centred with the index. D. Revolving brass chapter ring pierced with Roman numerals and star half-hour divisions, the dial plate centred with the alarm setting disc. M. Square brass full plate with turned pillars, going barrel, verge escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Pull wound alarm striking on a bell fixed on the base.Signed on the back plate.Dim. 30 x 25 cm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: * 4 - 5 |
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Dial: 4 - 5 |
Notes
Although it was made in France, this clock is based on the same principle as the traditional nocturnal clock from Bern area.