Antique French Morbier Comtoise Hand Painted Wall Clock: Circa 1890
Antique French Morbier Comtoise Hand Painted Wall Clock: Circa 1890
SOLD $1,385.00 Sold: Sep 29, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
High Quality 7-day wind two train suspension weight drive; handmade brass & steel recently restored movement inserted into a hand crafted steel & wood wall clock case; clock face is made of porcelain with French script Roman numerals set in a circular pattern; both the clock face & pendulum are constructed with reverse hand tolled copper sheets & hand painted floral impressions composed of numerous colors reflecting the French Countryside; impressive brass French designed large clock movement hands are in excellent condition. The slightly convex bright white 9” diameter porcelain faceplate contains black colored hand stenciled large scaled Roman numerals which help make up the chapter ring; accented with bright polished brass French elaborately designed Fleur de Lys hour/minute clock hands; clock case is accessed from both left & right sides through metal hinged doors to reveal the brass & steel recently restored French clock movement; weights have been repainted in black & suspension cables have also been replaced with new; original decorative hand-stamped copper clock case surround panel is attached to the clock case with small screws: a large steel coil gong is mounted onto the backside of the metal clock case; gong resonates beautifully within the clock case; clock case is handsomely designed; both movement & gong assemblies are mounted securely to case & held in place to the wall with a wrought iron wall bracket. Chiming correctly & running on time. Original French winding key included. APPROXIMATE CLOCK DIMENSIONS: Total height 57”; height 18” x width 14” x depth 8” I am NOT a retailer. I am an antique clock collector wishing to reduce my clock collection. This clock comes from my collection & has been running successfully for several years with no difficulties. It has been tested prior to this offering. Clock set-up to establish the correct “beat” is paramount to the clock’s operation, accomplished through placement & leveling (sometimes with rotating the movement while in the clock case). Additionally, temperature & humidity may affect it over time as well. Do not over wind the clock. Lastly, I cannot not guarantee the clock’s operation once shipped. I do take pride as a seller and buyer of these clocks. All shipments will be carefully hand wrapped in bubble wrap (key & pendulum wrapped separately) set tightly into box sometimes containing Styrofoam peanuts, tapped shut & then placed into second box (as may be necessary) filled with padding for added protection, taped shut on all sides. Please ask any questions regarding this item; responses will be made as quickly as possible. No international shipping & No refunds. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
High Quality 7-day wind two train suspension weight drive; handmade brass & steel recently restored movement inserted into a hand crafted steel & wood wall clock case; clock face is made of porcelain with French script Roman numerals set in a circular pattern; both the clock face & pendulum are constructed with reverse hand tolled copper sheets & hand painted floral impressions composed of numerous colors reflecting the French Countryside; impressive brass French designed large clock movement hands are in excellent condition. The slightly convex bright white 9” diameter porcelain faceplate contains black colored hand stenciled large scaled Roman numerals which help make up the chapter ring; accented with bright polished brass French elaborately designed Fleur de Lys hour/minute clock hands; clock case is accessed from both left & right sides through metal hinged doors to reveal the brass & steel recently restored French clock movement; weights have been repainted in black & suspension cables have also been replaced with new; original decorative hand-stamped copper clock case surround panel is attached to the clock case with small screws: a large steel coil gong is mounted onto the backside of the metal clock case; gong resonates beautifully within the clock case; clock case is handsomely designed; both movement & gong assemblies are mounted securely to case & held in place to the wall with a wrought iron wall bracket. Chiming correctly & running on time. Original French winding key included. APPROXIMATE CLOCK DIMENSIONS: Total height 57”; height 18” x width 14” x depth 8” I am NOT a retailer. I am an antique clock collector wishing to reduce my clock collection. This clock comes from my collection & has been running successfully for several years with no difficulties. It has been tested prior to this offering. Clock set-up to establish the correct “beat” is paramount to the clock’s operation, accomplished through placement & leveling (sometimes with rotating the movement while in the clock case). Additionally, temperature & humidity may affect it over time as well. Do not over wind the clock. Lastly, I cannot not guarantee the clock’s operation once shipped. I do take pride as a seller and buyer of these clocks. All shipments will be carefully hand wrapped in bubble wrap (key & pendulum wrapped separately) set tightly into box sometimes containing Styrofoam peanuts, tapped shut & then placed into second box (as may be necessary) filled with padding for added protection, taped shut on all sides. Please ask any questions regarding this item; responses will be made as quickly as possible. No international shipping & No refunds. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.