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Grande Sonnerie Pendule d’Officier, by Schmidt of
A grande sonnerie travelling antique clock dating from the turn of the 19th century, by Schmidt of Prag(ue). This clock has calendar-work rarely seen on antique clocks of this description. The calendar-work is all complete and functioning.
The small break arch case retains much of its original gilding. It is surmounted by a snake handle with a central strike repeat button. The case panels have engraved borders, the back door and side panels are glazed. The whole is raised on a plinth base with cast claw and ball feet.
The 3¼-inch engine turned gilt brass dial has a white enamel Arabic chapter ring beneath subsidiary day of the week (French) and date dials and a strike/silent dial, inscribed Sonn’ / Ne Sonn’ .
The three train 30-hour movement has a chain fusee going train and two spring barrel strike trains. The verge balance escapement has a beautifully fretted and engraved balance cock.
The polished steel grande sonnerie strike work is mounted between the front-plate and the dial. The movement is stamped ‘Schmidt, Prag’ to the lower edge of the frontplate.
It is Viennese grand sonnerie striking, that is to say it strikes the hour and the quarters on two bells mounted vertically on the backplate.
Height: 8 inches (20.5cm)
Width: 4½ inches(11cms)
Depth: 3¼ inches (8cms)
The photographs show the clock before servicing. It functions well, but is to be sold with a full overhaul and 3-year guarantee.
A fourth key winding hole exists on the dial. It would have been normal for this to be the winding square for the alarm train. The movement is similarly drilled to accommodate the components for an alarm train and a slot exists in the base through which the bell hammer would have passed. However, there is no evidence within the movement of witness rub-marks where these components would have been positioned and worked. It is possible then to speculate that these components may never have been fitted, or fitted, never used, and then removed.
A very similar clock is illustrated in Peter Fritsch’s book “Viennese Travelling Clocks ” (p.110-111). This clock is by Ferdinand Schmidt, Prag, and has the identical case / dial, but with the bells organised beneath the case. We are proud to be one of the UK’s finest suppliers of high quality Antique Clocks. We are based in Somerset, but also serve the rest of the UK. We are also delighted to have a number of overseas customers.
The workshops have recently relocated to Somerset and we continue to stock a large range of antique clocks and new clocks at very competitive prices.
We are proud to be members of LAPADA, the Association of Art and Antique Dealers.
Carlton Clocks is also a business partner of the British Horological Institute.
Ian has years of experience in restoring and maintaining clocks. He has a particular interest in early electric clocks. You will see from our Electric Clocks catalogue that we also manufacture and supply a small range of parts for Bulle, Eureka and Brillie electric clocks.
The mix of other clocks for sale is limited only by what Ian finds interesting and/or beautiful, aesthetically or mechanically.
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Bank Farm
Lower Odcombe
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8TY
Tel : 01935 713333
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The small break arch case retains much of its original gilding. It is surmounted by a snake handle with a central strike repeat button. The case panels have engraved borders, the back door and side panels are glazed. The whole is raised on a plinth base with cast claw and ball feet.
The 3¼-inch engine turned gilt brass dial has a white enamel Arabic chapter ring beneath subsidiary day of the week (French) and date dials and a strike/silent dial, inscribed Sonn’ / Ne Sonn’ .
The three train 30-hour movement has a chain fusee going train and two spring barrel strike trains. The verge balance escapement has a beautifully fretted and engraved balance cock.
The polished steel grande sonnerie strike work is mounted between the front-plate and the dial. The movement is stamped ‘Schmidt, Prag’ to the lower edge of the frontplate.
It is Viennese grand sonnerie striking, that is to say it strikes the hour and the quarters on two bells mounted vertically on the backplate.
Height: 8 inches (20.5cm)
Width: 4½ inches(11cms)
Depth: 3¼ inches (8cms)
The photographs show the clock before servicing. It functions well, but is to be sold with a full overhaul and 3-year guarantee.
A fourth key winding hole exists on the dial. It would have been normal for this to be the winding square for the alarm train. The movement is similarly drilled to accommodate the components for an alarm train and a slot exists in the base through which the bell hammer would have passed. However, there is no evidence within the movement of witness rub-marks where these components would have been positioned and worked. It is possible then to speculate that these components may never have been fitted, or fitted, never used, and then removed.
A very similar clock is illustrated in Peter Fritsch’s book “Viennese Travelling Clocks ” (p.110-111). This clock is by Ferdinand Schmidt, Prag, and has the identical case / dial, but with the bells organised beneath the case. We are proud to be one of the UK’s finest suppliers of high quality Antique Clocks. We are based in Somerset, but also serve the rest of the UK. We are also delighted to have a number of overseas customers.
The workshops have recently relocated to Somerset and we continue to stock a large range of antique clocks and new clocks at very competitive prices.
We are proud to be members of LAPADA, the Association of Art and Antique Dealers.
Carlton Clocks is also a business partner of the British Horological Institute.
Ian has years of experience in restoring and maintaining clocks. He has a particular interest in early electric clocks. You will see from our Electric Clocks catalogue that we also manufacture and supply a small range of parts for Bulle, Eureka and Brillie electric clocks.
The mix of other clocks for sale is limited only by what Ian finds interesting and/or beautiful, aesthetically or mechanically.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 16/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. to include delivery within the mainland UK
Category Antique Clocks
Period Early 19th Century Antiques
Material Gilt
Origin Czechoslovakia
Item code as392a324
Status Sold
£9500.00 
$12056.45 
€11475.05 
$
€
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Bank FarmLower Odcombe
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8TY
Tel : 01935 713333
Non UK callers : +44 1935 713333
Get directions to Carlton Clocks
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