Lot no. 1
Building clock movement with horizontal arrangement from the end of the 19th century, without
restored and enlarged with a striking mechanism and complications as indicated by the
the inscription on a plate applied to the frame 'Restored 19th century church clock,
assembly of a bell with striking mechanism, creation of a calendar with moon phases
phases by Michel Cabut 1975/1976'.
Brass, steel and iron. H. 1m 68 ; W. 84cm ; D. 35cm
Rectangular frame, original escapement where the lifts of an anchor similar to that of a peg escapement
escapement engages with the spindles of a lantern gear, rectangular spruce stem balance
with applied fleur-de-lys decoration and a flat biconvex lens decorated with an openwork
with Chinese-style openwork decoration (later), spring suspension and electric motor winding.
by electric motor, dials for the months with the signs of the zodiac in medallions
applied brass medallions, the age and phase of the moon, and the years 1976-2005 have been added
around the regulating dial, as well as gilded brass applique decoration on both sides and the
sides and the cylindrical weights.
Expert appraisal: Mr Anthony TURNER
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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