Lot Essay
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE: A similar model is illustrated in Dr. J.J.L Haspels (ed.), Royal Music Machines, Vijf eeuwen vorstelijk vermaak, p. 129, no. 13.
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PROBABLY NEUCHATEL, MID-18TH CENTURY AND LATER
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A SWISS ORMOLU-MOUNTED CORNE VERTE QUARTER-STRIKING MUSICAL BRACKET CLOCK
PROBABLY NEUCHATEL, MID-18TH CENTURY AND LATER
The twin barrel movement rack striking to bells, musical movement to base striking ten bells
The clock: 43 ¼ in. (110 cm.) high; 23 ½ in. (60 cm.) wide; 9 ½ in. (24 cm.) deep;
The bracket: 19 ½ in. (50 cm.) high; 23 ½ in. (60 cm.) wide; 11 ¼ in. (28.5 cm.) deep
PROBABLY NEUCHATEL, MID-18TH CENTURY AND LATER
The twin barrel movement rack striking to bells, musical movement to base striking ten bells
The clock: 43 ¼ in. (110 cm.) high; 23 ½ in. (60 cm.) wide; 9 ½ in. (24 cm.) deep;
The bracket: 19 ½ in. (50 cm.) high; 23 ½ in. (60 cm.) wide; 11 ¼ in. (28.5 cm.) deep
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