Wrought Iron Double Dial Mantle Clock. Fancy gothic style wrought iron case with pierced, scrolling and twisting designs, mounted rosettes and spherical bronze balls, spiral wrapped finial and crest arch, has a beautiful black original finish with some brown highlights on the bronze pieces. 5.5 in. inset porcelain dial signed ÂJ.W. Benson, Bond St., London with black Roman hour numerals, open moon hands, exposed Brocot escapement with jeweled pallets, brass door bezel with beveled crystal; round French brass spring driven movement signed with A.B. and 5 point star trademark for Achille Brocot, has an half hour strike on a coiled gong. Lower brass perpetual calendar mechanism signed with Achille Brocot trademark, has a 4 in. porcelain dial with inset moon phase, Mean Time at Noon indicator and sub dial for days, months & 31 dates. Case is in excellent condition with no breaks or repairs, missing pendulum, clock runs, strikes, the calendar is in good working condition with a good dial, time dial has hairlines in the outer ring and is missing the brass collars around the arbor holes. 25.5 in. high x 12 in. wide x 6 in. deep.
Description: Dutch Tower Clock, Circa 1625: T & S with a wrought iron movement with crown wheel escapement. Has been converted from Foliot to pendulum – 1 1/2 seconds. Has originally been mounted in a 4 post wood frame. The frame, fan fly and pendulum bob are missing.) Sells as is, where is. 38″ Tall x 40″ Wide x 32″ Deep
Dimensions: 38″ Tall x 40″ Wide x 32″ Deep
Condition Report: Has not been tested. Condition is as stated in the description. Sells as is, where is.
Notes: This item ships F.O.B. which means you, the buyer, must make your own packing and shipping arrangements.
Cast Iron Tower Clock Dial w/ Hands
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$500 – $750[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,200[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 17, 2014[/restrict]
Lg. Cast Iron Clock Dial w/ Hands. 61 in. dia. cast iron dial has an open center with pierced Roman hour numerals and pierced minute markers outside, dial is assembled in 3 pieces. The large carved wood spade hands have counter weighted tails and gear bracket assembly to be connected to a power source. In overall good condition.