A Dutch ebony, padouk wood and gilt-brass mounted striking 'Haagse' clock
JOHANNES VAN CEULEN, THE HAGUE. CIRCA 1695
A Dutch ebony, padouk wood and gilt-brass mounted striking 'Haagse' clock Johannes Van Ceulen, The Hague. Circa 1695 The door with moulded breakarch cresting centred by a later gilt-brass Athena finial, with plain tapering pilasters above a moulded plinth, opening on concealed hinges via integral side-positioned catch operated with the winding key, the case with glazed side panels within moulded frames and supported by four bun feet, the inside rear panel inlaid with an olivewood parquetry star, the upper rear with hanging loops (one brass, one iron), the dial opening on pins and with velvet-covered brass plate, gilt-brass skeletonised Roman chapter ring with outer minutes, plain gilt-brass hands, the chapter ring supported by a relief cast figure of Chronos resting on two signature plaques inscribed Johannes Van/Ceulen Haghe , the French style one week movement with rectangular plates joined by five ringed vase-shaped back-pinned pillars, twin barrels, three spoke wheelwork, verge escapement with silk suspension and cycloidal cheeks, calibrated countwheel, striking hours and half hours on bell above the case, the back plate signed Johannes Van Ceulen/Fecit Hagae ; pendulum, key 48.5 cm. high
A Dutch ebony, padouk wood and gilt-brass mounted striking 'Haagse' clock
JOHANNES VAN CEULEN, THE HAGUE. CIRCA 1695
A Dutch ebony, padouk wood and gilt-brass mounted striking 'Haagse' clock Johannes Van Ceulen, The Hague. Circa 1695 The door with moulded breakarch cresting centred by a later gilt-brass Athena finial, with plain tapering pilasters above a moulded plinth, opening on concealed hinges via integral side-positioned catch operated with the winding key, the case with glazed side panels within moulded frames and supported by four bun feet, the inside rear panel inlaid with an olivewood parquetry star, the upper rear with hanging loops (one brass, one iron), the dial opening on pins and with velvet-covered brass plate, gilt-brass skeletonised Roman chapter ring with outer minutes, plain gilt-brass hands, the chapter ring supported by a relief cast figure of Chronos resting on two signature plaques inscribed Johannes Van/Ceulen Haghe , the French style one week movement with rectangular plates joined by five ringed vase-shaped back-pinned pillars, twin barrels, three spoke wheelwork, verge escapement with silk suspension and cycloidal cheeks, calibrated countwheel, striking hours and half hours on bell above the case, the back plate signed Johannes Van Ceulen/Fecit Hagae ; pendulum, key 48.5 cm. high
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