A DUTCH EBONISED AND EBONY STRIKING HAAGSE CLOCK JEAN VERROUX | THE HAGUE, circa 1685-90
“The case of typical form, with a moulded broken arched pendiment surmounting a glazed door, flanked by spiral pillars, with glazed side panels above a moulded base plinth raised on six ball feet, the interior with star marquetry inlaid back panel, the hinged velvet covered dial with silver engraved chapter ring, with pierced and foliate engraved hands, a hinged cast ornament below with mermaids flanking an oval signature plaque, signed Jean Verroux Hagae, covering a hole in the dial to start the pendulum, the similarly signed four baluster pillar brass movement driven by a single barrel with double action, with verge escapement and silk suspended pendulum, foliate pierced and engraved outer countwheel hour striking on a bell, with foliate pierced striking gates; pendulum, winding key.” [CHRISTIE’S] [41.5 x 30 cm.]
