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Baroque pendulum clock on console

Partially verified

This bracket clock features a reddish-coloured, waisted wooden case supported by four brass feet, presented with its matching console. The exterior is decorated with applied brass ornamentation, including acanthus-leaf motifs on the edges and pediment, and floral designs on the front glass door. It houses a bowl-shaped enamel dial indicating hours with Roman numerals and minutes with an Arabic numeral track. The internal movement is constructed with rectangular brass plates and utilizes a verge escapement with a thread-suspended pendulum. The clock is wound by key and features a repeating mechanism that strikes on two bells for the full hour and on one bell for the quarter-hour. The total height of the clock and console combined is approximately 84 cm. The piece is accompanied by two keys, though the auction description reports condition issues including loose brass applications and a chipped clock face.

A baroque-style bracket clock in a reddish-finished, waisted case with brass acanthus-leaf ornamentation and a console base.
A baroque-style bracket clock in a reddish-finished, waisted case with brass acanthus-leaf ornamentation and a console base. — Auktionshaus Sieglin GmbH (via Invaluable). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Clock · Bracket clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
230
Source-reported date
18th Century
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and External Features

The object is a bracket clock characterized by a reddish-coloured, waisted wooden case. It is designed to sit on a console, resulting in a total height of approximately 84 cm. The body rests upon four brass feet, which provide elevation and stability to the main structure.

Ornamentation is provided by brass applications integrated into the architectural form. The edges and pediment feature acanthus-leaf motifs, while the front glass door incorporates floral-patterned brass embellishments. The auction description reports that some of these brass applications are currently loose and included separately with the object.

Evidence for this section
  • “Rötlich gefasster, taillierter Holzkorpus auf vier Messingfüssen auf Konsole.”
  • “Kanten und Giebel mit akanthusblättrigen Messingapplikationen, frontale Glastür ebenfalls mit floralen Messingapplikationen.”
  • “Messingapplikationen teils lose beiliegend.”

Dial and Timekeeping Movement

The clock utilizes a bowl-shaped enamel dial, which serves as the interface for the hour and minute readings. The chapter ring employs Roman numerals for the hours, paired with an Arabic numeral track for the minutes. The dial shows signs of past impact, with the auction description specifically noting that the face is chipped.

The movement is composed of rectangular brass plates and utilizes a verge escapement. The pendulum is supported by a thread suspension, and the clock is designed for key-wound operation. Regarding the striking mechanism, the clock triggers a strike on a single bell every quarter hour, and two bells at the full hour, featuring a repeating function.

Evidence for this section
  • “Emailzifferblatt in Schüsselform mit römischen Stundenzahlen und arabischer Minuterie.”
  • “Rechteckiges Messingplatinenwerk mit Spindelhemmung, Pendel an Fadenaufhängung und Schlüsselaufzug.”
  • “Schlag zur viertel Stunde auf eine Glocke, zur vollen Stunde auf zwei Glocken, mit Zugrepetition.”
  • “Ziffernblatt bestoßen.”

Operational Condition

The current mechanical state of the timepiece is imperfect. The auction report indicates that the clock movement engages and begins to run, but subsequently ceases operation after a short duration. The striking mechanism is confirmed to be functional, as it is noted to trigger correctly.

Two keys are provided with the lot to facilitate winding. Aside from the mechanical inconsistencies, the physical condition includes reported damage to the enamel dial and detached brass decorative elements.

Evidence for this section
  • “Läuft an, stoppt dann aber wieder.”
  • “Schlag löst aus.”
  • “Anbei zwei Schlüssel.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific origin of the movement given the attribution to the 'Baroque' period versus the 'circa 1800' date provided?
  • Are the brass applications original to the case, or do they represent later additions?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Baroque pendulum clock on console
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
DateCirca 1800“Circa 1800.”
Dimensions84 cm total height with console“Gesamthöhe mit Konsole ca. 84 cm.”
Movement typeRectangular brass plate with verge escapement“Rechteckiges Messingplatinenwerk mit Spindelhemmung”
Striking mechanismQuarter-hour and hourly strike on bells“Schlag zur viertel Stunde auf eine Glocke, zur vollen Stunde auf zwei Glocken”
Case constructionWaisted wooden body on four brass feet“Rötlich gefasster, taillierter Holzkorpus auf vier Messingfüssen”
Dial featuresBowl-shaped enamel with Roman hours and Arabic minutes“Emailzifferblatt in Schüsselform mit römischen Stundenzahlen und arabischer Minuterie.”

Visible details

  • Waisted wooden case with reddish finish
  • Bowl-shaped enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals
  • Extensive brass appliques with acanthus and floral motifs
  • Total height with console measured at 84 cm

Research qualifications

  • Mechanical functionality is compromised as the movement starts and then stops
  • Presence of loose brass applications requiring reattachment

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Barocke Pendule

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record e512b4cb5f

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