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 collectors’ 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.

Fine antique walnut regulator clock with decorative moldings. Mechanical 8-day cable-driven quarter-hour Westminster chime movement with automatic night shutoff. White Roman numeral dial with Breguet-style hands. Warranty: Two years.

Exquisitely crafted solid wood case in walnut with high gloss burlwood components and glass side panels. White dial with Roman numerals and Breguet hands. Brass cable-driven 8-day key wound movement plays 4/4 Westminster chimes. There is a convenient drawer at the bottom to store the winding key. Features automatic night shutoff from 9:45 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Warranty: Two years.