Nr. 568 CUM
9 inch comtoise clock with verge escapement and folded pendulum, dating from around 1840, two-part pressed decorative front plate with the patron saint of France protectrice de la france. Primarily this refers to the Virgin Mary (Notre Dame), but Joan of Arc is also venerated as protectrice de la france, as she defended France against England.
In the dial corners, positioned opposite each other, hearts with cross and flaming hearts pierced by a dagger.
Small pressed cartouches with depose and e m comoy. Sun hand. Full hour strike on bell with repetition of the hour strike. Strike release by spring pressure, half-hour strike en passant, enamel dial signed: maillard à landreciès.
Dial diameter: 215
Frame dimensions: 246 x 247 x 140 h x w x d
Movement dimensions: 389 x 250 x 165 h x w x d
Pendulum length: approx. 1200
( all dimensions in mm )
