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Geneva, Oct 01, 2020

LOT 164

Unsigned
Bernese nocturnal table clock; gilded bronze

CHF 3,000 - 3,600

EUR 2,800 - 3,400 / USD 3,300 - 4,000 / HKD 25,400 - 30,500

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 1,375

Gilded bronze, key-winding, round-shaped, Bernese nocturnal table clock, with revolving silvered dial, so-called “nachtuhr” or “veilleuse”.


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Grading System
Case: 4-7-9-10

Fair

Oxidized

Scratched

Patinated
Movement: 5-29**

Poor

Lacking elements

Repair required, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4-7-9-01

Fair

Oxidized

Scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Unsigned, probably Bern / Berne

Year circa 1750-1770

Movement No. unnumbered

Case No. unnumbered

Caliber rectangular, going barrel, verge escapement, short pendulum

Height 290 mm. (approx.)

Notes

Typical nocturnal clock from the mid-18th century, made in Bern / Berne, attributable to the workshops of the Funk (or Fonk) or Blaser families. At night, a candle burning behind the main ring allows the reading of the hours through the open-worked chapters. Usually this kind of Bernese clock comes with a base with four folding legs, allowing the clock to be easily transported when travelling.

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