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French Comtoise Wall Clock
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French Comtoise Wall Clock

19th century
For Sale by Clockwise
Description

Dating from circa 1870 this eight day striking French Comtoise wall clock is in very good condition. It has the traditional repeat strike function at two minutes past the hour and also original trefoil hands, accompanying a wooden wall bracket for mounting. The brass surround has been carefully restored as has the movement and the dial is in very good condition. Please note the stand in the photos is for display only and the clock comes with my two year guarantee as standard.

Rather than trusting a courier of any sort I unreservedly recommend collection or I can deliver regionally. All antique clocks require delicate handling and specific setting up so it is far better for a dealer to meet a client and talk them through the process, or set the clock up for them, rather than leave the client struggling at the other end on their own.

Date of Manufacture

Clockwise has dated this French Comtoise Wall Clock to the 1870s.

Independent Date Check ID 07059088
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Pressed brass surround with harvest scene: provincial French metalwork.
Fired convex enamel dial with Roman numerals: classic Morbier workshop production.
Pierced brass hands in trefoil pattern: original styling for these clocks.
Heavy cast-iron cylindrical weights: traditional gravity drive.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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Description
Dating from circa 1870 this eight day striking French Comtoise wall clock is in very good condition.
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It has the traditional repeat strike function at two minutes past the hour and also original trefoil hands, accompanying a wooden wall bracket for mounting.
Clockwise

The brass surround has been carefully restored as has the movement and the dial is in very good condition. Please note the stand in the photos is for display only and the clock comes with my two year guarantee as standard.

fig 1. An antique French Comtoise wall clock face featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals enclosed within a gilded repousse brass surround depicting a rural relief scene.
fig 1. French Comtoise Wall Clock

Rather than trusting a courier of any sort I unreservedly recommend collection or I can deliver regionally. All antique clocks require delicate handling and specific setting up so it is far better for a dealer to meet a client and talk them through the process, or set the clock up for them, rather than leave the client struggling at the other end on their own.

Date of Manufacture

Clockwise has dated this French Comtoise Wall Clock to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 07059088
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Pressed brass surround with harvest scene: provincial French metalwork.
Fired convex enamel dial with Roman numerals: classic Morbier workshop production.
Pierced brass hands in trefoil pattern: original styling for these clocks.
Heavy cast-iron cylindrical weights: traditional gravity drive.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA865584
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Archive I An antique French Comtoise wall clock face featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals enclosed within a gilded repousse brass surround depicting a rural relief scene.

French Comtoise Wall Clock

Archive II An antique French Comtoise wall clock face featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals enclosed within a gilded repousse brass surround depicting a rural relief scene. View II
Archive III An antique French Comtoise wall clock face featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals enclosed within a gilded repousse brass surround depicting a rural relief scene. View III
Archive IV An antique French Comtoise wall clock face featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals enclosed within a gilded repousse brass surround depicting a rural relief scene. View IV
Archive V An antique French Comtoise wall clock face featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals enclosed within a gilded repousse brass surround depicting a rural relief scene. View V
Archive VI An antique French Comtoise wall clock face featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals enclosed within a gilded repousse brass surround depicting a rural relief scene. View VI
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Unit 2 Tewkesbury Retail Park
Ashchurch Road
Northway Gate
Ashchurch
Gloucestershire
GL20 8UY
United Kingdom
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An antique French Comtoise wall clock face featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals enclosed within a gilded repousse brass surround depicting a rural relief scene.
French Comtoise Wall Clock
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An antique French Comtoise wall clock face featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals enclosed within a gilded repousse brass surround depicting a rural relief scene.
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  • ObjectWall Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialBrass, Enamel
  • ColourGilded Gold
  • MotifsRepousse brass fronton, Enamel dial, Roman numerals, Pierced brass hands

This eight day French Comtoise wall clock dates from circa 1870 and operates in the French Provincial style. The piece uses brass and enamel materials, showing a gilded gold colour finish across its surfaces. A repousse brass surround frames the circular white enamel dial, depicting a detailed rural relief scene with human and animal figures among foliage and a horse-drawn cart at the top. The dial displays black painted Roman numerals with black scale markers around the outer edge, complemented by pierced brass hands in a trefoil shape. Two winding holes sit in the lower half of the dial face, alongside cracks visible in the enamel surface. The clock measures 94 cm high and 40 cm wide. Placed above a mantel in a home today, the clock mounts directly onto a wall surface using an accompanying wooden wall bracket.

FAQs

Comtoise clocks, also known as Morbier or Jura clocks, originated in the Franche-Comte region of eastern France during the late 17th century. They are characterised by their distinctive embossed metal surrounds, white enamel dials, and heavy internal pendulum mechanisms.

These clocks typically feature a white enamel dial set within a pressed brass or brass repousse decorative surround. The internal clockwork movement is constructed using iron and brass components, often driven by heavy iron weights.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature enamel dials with hand-painted Roman numerals, often showing fine surface crazing from age. The pressed brass fronton typically depicts agricultural scenes, foliage, or historical themes, paired with hand-hammered iron clockworks.

A Comtoise clock face acts as a focal architectural feature when mounted directly on a wall above a console table or mantelpiece. The textured metalwork creates contrast against painted plaster, neutral backdrops, or exposed brickwork.

Clean the enamel dial using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust without disturbing painted numerals. Gently dust the brass surround using a soft brush, avoiding chemical polishes that can remove natural patina, and consult a horologist for mechanical servicing.
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