99th Auction
2019/5/11
Lot 174
Southern German, Height 130 mm, circa 1600
A rare Renaissance alarm extension
Case: brass, firegilt, lavishly florally decorated. Movm.: iron, 1 hammer / 1 bell.
These attachments were wound and positioned on the so-called "clock-watches". When the hand of the clock activated the alarm, a verge escapement-type striking mechanism released the alarm bell.
A rare Renaissance alarm extension
Case: brass, firegilt, lavishly florally decorated. Movm.: iron, 1 hammer / 1 bell.
These attachments were wound and positioned on the so-called "clock-watches". When the hand of the clock activated the alarm, a verge escapement-type striking mechanism released the alarm bell.
Sold
estimated
2.200—3.500 €
Price realized
4.300 €