nr. 584 cum
9-inch Comtoise clock with anchor escapement and lyre pendulum or folded pendulum from around 1870/1875, one-piece embossed decorative plate with a Christian motif. Two angels hold a cross and a Bible (EVANGELIUM) above the crib with the baby Jesus, as well as a banner inscribed: AVE MARIA. The EVANGELIUM proclaims the GOOD NEWS of salvation through Jesus Christ. Half- and full-hour strike on bell with repetition of the hour strike. Enamel dial signed: Joseph Hettich à Reims. Contemporary brass hands.
Dial diameter: 207
Cage dimensions: 251 x 250 x 140 HxBxD
Movement dimensions: 400 x 248 x 165 HxBxD
Pendulum length: approx. 1200 (all dimensions in mm)
