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7016 A VERY UNUSUAL LONG CASE MUSICAL CLOCK

Creator: RUTGERUS VAN MEURS & ZOON
Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
7016 A VERY UNUSUAL LONG CASE MUSICAL CLOCK BY RUTGERUS VAN MEURS & ZOON Amsterdam. Circa 1770. Measurements: Height: 82 1/2″ (219.5 cm) Width: 23 1/2″ (59.5 cm) Depth: 13 3/4″ (35 cm)

The case of mahogany. The moulded rectangular cornice canted to the front corner with dentilled moulding above conforming lozenge pattern frieze, raised to the front corners on fluted Corinthian half-columns, the circular face with Roman numeral hours and numbered minutes signed Rs Van Meurs & Zoon, flanked by foliate carved quarters, to the side oval lattice-work panels inside moulded rectangular panels opening as doors, the top raised on a fluted Corinthian column, stop fluted to the lower part opening to the front, the whole raised on a moulded base circular base on a square plinth.

The movement, a very substantial five pillar three-train movement has a large pin barrel 10 inches long and 3 inches in diameter, which runs across the backplate of the movement. It plays eight tunes on sixteen bells with thirty three hammers and is rack striking on two additional bells and hammers for the hour and half-hour. The clock has three brass-cased weights and a large brass bob pendulum. The enamel dial has strike/silent at the number nine position and the tune select lever at the number six position.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	721978

Dimensions

W.	23.5 in;	H.	82.5 in;	D.	13.75 in;
W.	59.69 cm;	H.	209.55 cm;	D.	34.93 cm;

Message from Seller:

Carlton Hobbs, LLC specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th to 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including royal and aristocratic provenance. For inquiries, contact 212.423.9000 or email stefanie@carltonhobbs.com.