A Belgian baroque hood clock, circa 1730

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Toebosch Antiques
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Name
A Belgian baroque hood clock, circa 1730
Measurements
Height: 70 cm, Width: 33 cm, Depth: 22 cm
Reference
TOEA100741
Techniques
Carved, Engraved
Colors
Gold, Brown, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Wall Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Styles
Baroque Folk Art Primitive
Periods
1730
Origins
Belgium
Condition Note
good
Origin and period
belgium
Description

A very extremely unusual hood clock probably south Netherlands or north Belgium or the Germany border. Possibly from the 3-land point were the borders of the Netherlands Belgium and Germany meet each others.

The fantastic carved coats of arms suggests connections with a Noble Family.

The bell striking platine movement on weights. Anchor escapement and long pendulum .The weight driven alarm mechanism on the side of the movement. Lovely primitive folk art dial with a nicely engraved chapterring and a lovely pierced  hand.The beautiful door with walnut fineer makes the clock important. On the sides also lovely oak carved freds.wooden side doors The total hood 70 cm. Total lenght with pendulum 160 cm.

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