A FRISIAN OAK STRIKING 'STAARTKLOK MET SCHEEPJESMECHANIEK' (WALL CLOCK WITH SHIPS AUTOMATON) AND ALARM
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A FRISIAN OAK STRIKING 'STAARTKLOK MET SCHEEPJESMECHANIEK' (WALL CLOCK WITH SHIPS AUTOMATON) AND ALARM

THE MOVEMENT CIRCA 1800. CASE AND MOVEMENT ASSOCIATED

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A FRISIAN OAK STRIKING 'STAARTKLOK MET SCHEEPJESMECHANIEK' (WALL CLOCK WITH SHIPS AUTOMATON) AND ALARM
THE MOVEMENT CIRCA 1800. CASE AND MOVEMENT ASSOCIATED
The case of typical form, the arched hood surmounted by giltwood figural finials, the door flanked by ebonised pilasters headed by Corinthian capitals, the polychrome painted dial with a 'scheepjesmechaniek' scene with seven rocking ships to the arch, the background decorated with a town scene, the Roman chapter ring with painted spandrels and signature JACOB DE LOEZE, brass hands, the short duration four pillar movement with anchor escapement, strike and alarm on bell above; three brass weights, pendulum
140 cm. high
Special notice
Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the Hammer Price of each lot sold at the following rates: 29.75% of the Hammer Price of each lot up to and including €5,000, plus 23.8% of the Hammer Price between €5,001 and €400,000, plus 14.28% of any amount in excess of €400,001. Buyer’s premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.

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