Hand Painted 19th Century French Country Comtoise Longcase Clock

Description

French antique longcase clock, also commonly known as a Comtoise or Morbier clock, featuring the name "BAUDOT" on the dial. The intricate repoussé surround and inlaid wooden case are typical stylistic elements of these 19th-century timepieces.

These clocks were popular throughout rural France between approximately 1700 and 1900.

Clock Details

Type: French Comtoise/Morbier longcase (grandfather) clock.

Maker/Retailer: The name "BAUDOT" is visible on the dial. While a famous Emile Baudot was a French engineer and inventor of the Baudot telegraph code in the late 19th century, clock dials often featured the name of the retailer or the town where it was sold rather than the manufacturer of the internal clock

Features: It features a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, an ornate pressed surround, and extensive floral and geometric marquetry inlay on the dark wooden case.

Working order with key.
Collection only please

Posted: 20 days ago

Ad ID: 1506151806