LONGCASE CLOCK

Clockmaker: Vinzenz Bittner (1816 Chomutov - 1861 Chomutov)

Date: Komotau, circa 1845

Signature: V. BITTNER IN KOMOTAU

Measurements: H 194 cm

Description: duration 1 year

Walnut and maple veneered case with fine carving, front in the lower part of the housing can be opened, silvered dial, wide engine turned and gilded bezel, blued steel hands, seconds dial, pin wheel escapement, compensation pendulum with steel and zinc rod with heavy brass bob and regulation scala, spring suspended pendulum, two weights, deadbeat escapement, maintaining power, knife edge suspension, mock gridiron pendulum with six steel rods and one brass rod, oval weight.

Provenance: Collection L.P. Mělnik