No. 444 CUM Comtoise clock from the Louis XVI period, circa 1775/1780 from the Haute-Marne region. Movement on the right, striking mechanism on the left. Anchor escapement with small side-mounted gable anchor (see detailed photo). Rack striking mechanism ( arched rake ) mounted on going train plate. Hour strike on bell - no half hour strike. Rear pendulum outside the cage, thorn-shaped spacers and suspension bracket as usual for lantern clocks. Plate-like enamel dial, sawn brass fronton and decorative corners. Symmetrical Louis XVI hands. See also clocks no. 128 + 130 CUM. Diameter dial: 189 Cage dimensions: 209 x 200 x 110 HxWxD, case dimensions: 305 x 200 x 160 HxWxD Pendulum length: 1215, ( all dimensions in mm )
