Nineteenth-Century French Morbier Longcase Clock
Item Details
An nineteenth-century Morbier calendar longcase clock. The eight-day clock originates from the Morez region of France, near the Swiss border, and was made sometime between 1820-1840. The case is made of light colored walnut with a serpentine, stepped and overhung pediment above the dial door, which repeats the shape. The rectilinear, full-length trunk door has a window through which the gridiron pendulum can viewed. The square base features simple molding and has applied, bracket feet. The round dial is enameled, and features an ornate, gilded brass surround with an arboreal scene of children on a swing with adults to either side. The main dial has a Roman hour chapter, and a closed minute ring with brass ‘Trefoil’ hands and a steel calendar pointer. The original clock retailer’s name, Debourdeau appears above, with the name of the town, Aulnay, below. The iron posted movement resides in a metal box with side access doors. The iron weights are original. The pendulum is at the rear of the movement, and the time and strike trains are side-by-side with grooved metal drums. The hardwood case is original to the clock dial movement, and has undergone some restoration and refinishing. The glass in the upper, dial door and sides is of the period. Note: the trunk separates from the base for easier transport. Overall dimensions: 106 inches tall, 24 inches wide and 13 inches deep.
- Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is responsible for, and advised to
bring, appropriate assistance, vehicle, and any necessary tools to pickup.
Condition
Hardwood case has undergone refinishing and some restoration. Trunk door glass is missing. The dial and movement are in very fine condition.
Dimensions
Measured with clock trunk and base disassembled, grouped
Item #
16DEN002-102
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