A SWISS BRONZE MOUNTED KINGWOOD PENDULE CONSOLE

Description:

18th century
H. 73/33 cm
Bronze mounted three-sided display case, cast front featuring 24-piece enamel cartouches with Roman and Arabic numerals and fine, blued hands. Marked on the movement: Les frères Humbert & Robert A La Chaux de Fond. Large spindle movement with engraved escape wheel, 8-day running time and thread suspension of the pendulum. With wall bracket. Pendulum missing. Significant restorations. Movement in good condition, no guarantee of functionality. Age-related damages.
Private Collection, Stuttgart