Lot 272

Josephus Jans in Passau, 82 x 74 x 65 mm, circa 1730
A hexagonal quarter repeating table clock with alarm, produced in South Germany
Case: firegilt brass case; glazed windows and one oval aperture with inlaid silver plate and engraved coat of arms to the sides; baluster-shaped feet, rear bell. Dial: brass, firegilt, engraved grain ear pattern, central silver champlevé dial with alarm disc. Movm.: hexagonal brass movement, firegilt, chain/fusee, additional barrel for alarm, 1 engraved hammer, additional hammer for alarm, verge escapement, brass ring balance.
According to Juergen Abeler, watchmaker Josephus Jans worked in Passau, South Germany. He was born in 1680, married in 1708 and died in 1760.
Provenance: Renowned private collection in Vienna

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