226,250 CHF
An Astronomical Clock with 23 indications, one of the most complicated clocks ever constructed. In the form of a break front cabinet, made of soft wood, and grained to simulate rosewood, both straight and burr, with several of the mouldings gilt, the carved scroll side volutes and dial surround en suite. Midnight blue lacquered steel plate decorated with gilt stars, with 18 applied enamel dials(some with invisible small repairs) each with a brass bezel. Brass hands throughout. Iron frame of monumental clock form, brass wheel trains throughout. Unusual form of dead-beat escapement, with locking on the escape wheel, the anchor with rollers as impulse pallets, seconds beating pendulum with knife-edge suspension, the crutch off-set to the centre. In very good condition, having been overhauled completely some two years ago. Accompanied by a loose-leaf binder containing details of all the train counts, with photographs and technical drawings, and a detailed explanation of all the functions and their relative accuracy. Dims. 240 x 127 x 46 cm. Notes THE MASTERPIECE OF DELVART The diagram shows the 18 dials of the clock and listed below are the indications given by each with minimal notes as to their functions. 1. The passage of time in seconds. 2. The passage of time in hours and minutes on a basis of 24 hours. 3. The passage of time in hours on a oasis of 12 hours. 4. The day of the week. 5. The date of the month. 6. The month of the year with signs of the zodiac. The calenda Read more…
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1993-11-14
