No. 409 CUM
Comtoise cock clock from the Louis XV period, circa 1765/1770, cast ornamental part with a Gallic cock above an emblem of a cross. The Gallic cock as a symbol of the French people is here still in harmony with the Catholic Church, represented by the cross. 8-day movement with verge escapement, verge wheel open at the top (crown wheel). Full hour strike on bell with repetition after 2 minutes, separate half hour strike en passant. Treize pièces (13 parts) enamel dial with blue ( cobalt oxide ) Roman hour numerals and 'black' ( manganese oxide ) Arabic minute numerals, date numerals 1-31 with arcade ( à la Dauphine ) connection. Signed: HUGUET sawn iron hands. Dial diameter: 275 Cage: 267 x 249 x 181 HxWxD / Movement: 420 x 275 x 205 HxWxD / Pendulum length: 1605 ( all dimensions in mm )
