An original Late 18th century French Comtoise Clock.
There are many reproduction comtoise clocks available but this original example dates from about 1780 and good examples such as this are not easy to come across.
The movement is in excellent condition and is housed in a tin plate box. The face has a convex enamel dial with black Roman numerals. It has a break arched mount.
The clock strikes to a bell on the half hour and hour.
Like many of these early clocks it has an alarm movement.
The solid oak case has a lovely deep, rich patina. It has an oval lenticle and raised and fielded panels. There are upper and lower doors. Fittings are brass and weights are lead.
This Characterful and Charming example steeped in French Tradition.
(The photographs form part of the description.)
H = 86.75” W = 15.25” D = 10.5”
£ 1,750
‘Comtoise’ or ‘Comptoise’ clocks are a type of longcase clock that originated in the ‘Franche-Comté’ region of France in the 17th century. They were named after the region, which is now a part of the modern-day Burgundy-Franche-Comté region in eastern France. These clocks are known for their distinctive design, featuring a wooden case with a large clock face and a pendulum that swings behind a glass door.
‘Comtoise’ clocks were made by skilled craftsmen in small workshops and were highly prized for their accuracy and craftsmanship. They were particularly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, and were exported to other countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
An original Late 18th century French Comtoise Clock.
There are many reproduction comtoise clocks available but this original example dates from about 1780 and good examples such as this are not easy to come across.
The movement is in excellent condition and is housed in a tin plate box. The face has a convex enamel dial with black Roman numerals. It has a break arched mount.
The clock strikes to a bell on the half hour and hour.
Like many of these early clocks it has an alarm movement.
The solid oak case has a lovely deep, rich patina. It has an oval lenticle and raised and fielded panels. There are upper and lower doors. Fittings are brass and weights are lead.
This Characterful and Charming example steeped in French Tradition.
(The photographs form part of the description.)
H = 86.75” W = 15.25” D = 10.5”
£ 1,750
‘Comtoise’ or ‘Comptoise’ clocks are a type of longcase clock that originated in the ‘Franche-Comté’ region of France in the 17th century. They were named after the region, which is now a part of the modern-day Burgundy-Franche-Comté region in eastern France. These clocks are known for their distinctive design, featuring a wooden case with a large clock face and a pendulum that swings behind a glass door.
‘Comtoise’ clocks were made by skilled craftsmen in small workshops and were highly prized for their accuracy and craftsmanship. They were particularly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, and were exported to other countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.