The Antoon Gaemers Collection: Four Generations of Chronometry | 5 October 2022
Verkocht
A European shell-encrusted hood clock
Mid-18th century
The enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed 'J.H. Schmidt Aoleff', with aperture showing the lunar phase, with separate hand indicating the date, the mechanism with verge escapement and a cord suspended pendulum, the chiming mechanism striking the whole and half hour in full on different bells.
52x45x22 cm
Mechanism probably not original to the case. Pendulum missing