French Rare and Unusual Large Gilt Bronze Skeleton Clock, Circa 1840, 4 1/2″ enamel dial, 30-day, heavy brass double fusee movement, very unusual large skeleton clock, in English style, large gilt bronze case, columns that support the movement have engraved decorative elements, a very similar clock with the signature of C. Detouche a Paris, who was a well-known instructional clock maker in France, is pictured in the book “Skeleton Clocks” by F.B. Royer-Collard, pages 85-86, excellent condition overall, beat plate indicator replacement, dome and base probably not original to this clock. Height 21″ (including dome).
Skeleton Clock with Glass Dome
Presumably France, around 1870
Fine enamel clock face with Roman numbers
Steel hands; blue tempered and perforated
Delicate movement with recoil escapement
8-day-movement
Brass pendulum
Oval glass dome and wooden base
Dimensions: 27 x 16 x 10 cm (height x width x depth
Fully functional; very good condition
This small and elegant skeleton clock is placed on a wooden base and is covered by an oval glass dome. It is presumably French and was built around 1870. The enamel clock face is very fine and shows blue Roman numbers and a minute index. The steel hands are blue tempered and perforated. The delicate 8-day-movement has a recoil escapement and a beautiful brass pendulum.
The skeleton clock is in a very good overall condition and only shows small traces of age and use. It measures 27 cm in height, 16 cm in width and 10 cm in depth. The clock was flawlessly during a short-time test; but long term precision and regularity cannot be guaranteed. (cbo)
Skeleton Clock Frame Only w/ Glass Dome
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Skeleton Clock Frame Only w/ Glass Dome: no works; set on oval wooden base w/ bun feet; w/ label “Executed by A. Ford Taxidermist, Bham”
11 1/2″ x 7 1/2″
A BRASS SKELETON CLOCK in a glass dome. 6.5 inches.
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A BRASS SKELETON CLOCK in a glass dome. 6.5 inches.
2 Train Brass Skeleton Clock w/Glass Dome
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2 Train Brass Skeleton Clock w/Glass Dome: time and bell striking with 5 7/8″ silvered dial. The double fusee movement is not marked or numbered.
(The dial has some discoloration, the paint on the wood base is partly worn.)
10 3/4″ tall and running at this time. With dome-14″ tall
A SMALL BRASS SKELETON CLOCK in a glass dome, ÂWeek
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A SMALL BRASS SKELETON CLOCK in a glass dome, ÂWeek R.L. Mechanical Museum, LondonÂ. 9.5 inches high.