Hexagonal mechanism, gilded; drive by alignment drum and Gall chain; spindle catch; engraved, decorative balance bow - dolphin mouths and plant tendrils; gilded, engraved spring drum; crested hour beat mechanism; fish-shaped hammer
On the mechanism plate engraved signature of the watchmaker: J. G. Kriedel / a Varsovie
Secondary box
Johann Gottfried Kriedel was active in Bautzen in 1730-40 (or 50). The unspecified time was active in Warsaw
The clock has an expert opinion
Asking price 25000
Estimate 40000 - 45000
Description
Case bronze, remnants of gilding, silvering, glass; 7 x 8 x 8 cm; hexagonal on 6 legs, sides with glazed openings (three beveled original, three contemporary); bell canopy mounted in base, base open on hinge; silver dial face and iron hands reconstructed;
Hexagonal mechanism, gilded; drive by balance drum and Gall chain; spindle catch; engraved, decorative balance bow - dolphin mouths and plant tendrils; gilded, engraved spring drum; crested hour beat mechanism; fish-shaped hammer
On the mechanism plate engraved signature of the watchmaker: J. G. Kriedel / a Varsovie
Secondary box
Johann Gottfried Kriedel was active in Bautzen in 1730-40 (or 50). An unspecified time he was active in Warsaw
The clock has an expert opinion
Asking price 25000
Estimate 40000 - 45000
