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Picture clock
Angelus stroke

Antique picture clock

France
Oil on canvas, clockwork
first half 19th c.


Dimensions: H x W: 74 x 87 cm

Description: Painting with integrated clock

Depicted is a figure scenery with horse-drawn carts in front of a two-towered church. The enamelled clock face is embedded in the tower.
The picture can be opened upwards to access the clock and striking mechanism.

Eight-day movement with pendulum on thread suspension. Striking mechanism with lock disc. Strike on spiral on the half and full hour. In addition, the Angelus chimes at 12-hour intervals.

Movement, striking mechanism and Angelus chime are wound by means of a square key.

Condition:
Restored condition, movement cleaned and overhauled, painting cleaned. Cut-out of the canvas around the opening for the dial duplicated.

Price: This picture clock is already sold. Comparable objects in condition and quality are priced at approx. 3000,-€ to 4000,-€.

Comparable objects can be found in the reference book:
Peter Heuer / Klaus Maurice - European Pendulum Clocks p. 288

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