Weight-Driven Wall Clocks for Sale, Page 2

In 1640 the "Waaguhr" was the first mechanical clock that was affordable by the new middle class in Europe. Its simple design allowed for only one hand indicating the hours. The average person of the Seventeenth Century measured time with only three times of day:sunrise, high noon, and sunset.

The Verge and Foliot escapement is the earliest known method of advancing the beat in mechanical clocks. It's use further developed mechanical clocks, and is a very important step in the history of technology.

This clock tells a chilling story of the medieval mindset. The hand painted and hand carved figures depict the rich, the pious, the young, the old, and royalty. Death stands above them all swinging his scythe. The mechanism is made of wood and is powered by a roughly hewn rock from the Black Forest. This clock is interesting to watch as a moving decorative piece, but should not be counted on for accurate timekeeping.

Original Black Forest clock, certified by the VDS. Warranty: Two Years.

Morbier clocks are popular and widespread in France and Switzerland, originating mostly from the French regions. They emerged at the end of the 17th Century and were produced in large numbers up to the beginning of the 20th Century. They can be easily recognized by their hammered-brass dial.

This example is very rare and exceptional because the ENTIRE CLOCK is made by hand including the movement! This heirloom piece is an intstant collector's item that makes a statement on any wall.

This fine Morbier is hand made in Germany by an independant skilled clockmaker. There are very few of these available and are very collectible. Traditional Morbier mechanism is HAND MADE in Germany. Traditional Comptoise hour and half-hour bell strike with 5-after repeater. Large and sonorous cast brass bell. 8-day mechanism. Enamel dial with hand-painted accents. Intricate, hammered relief. Warranty: Two years.

Exquisitely crafted solid wood case in antique walnut finish. Beveled glass front, flat glass side panels. Mechanical 8-day cable-driven 4/4 Westminster chiming movement with automatic night shutoff. Weight driven time train. White dial with Roman numerals. Warranty: Three years.

Fine solid wood case made of French walnut with inlays, bevelled glass in the front door, glass side panels, drawer in bottom for key. Mechanical 8-day cable-driven movement with hour and half hour strike on a coil gong. Warranty: Three years.