A small Swiss Louis XVI ebonised quarter striking bracket clock, DuComun, circa 1780

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The dial

The 16-cm enamel convex dial has Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the five minute marking. The center is signed A-me Du Comun Chaux de Fond and the blued steel hands are well made.

The movement

The movement is driven by two spring barrels and has a duration of eight days. It is regulated by verge escapement in combination with a silk suspended pendulum. On the back plate it s signed Aime Du Comun Chaux de Fond. The clock strikes the quarters on two bells by means of rack striking.

The case

The ebonised wooden case has a cushion top surmounted by three ormolu tulip shaped finials. There are glass panels to the sides and door which has a gilt bronze mounts with plants. The whole is placed on a ogee shaped wall bracket.

Name
A small Swiss Louis XVI ebonised quarter striking bracket clock, DuComun, circa 1780
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Wall Clocks
Origins
Switzerland
Periods
18th Century Antique
Measurements
Height: 64 cm, Width: 25 cm, Depth: 13 cm
Reference
GUDA500132

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