Extremely rare, museum-quality artifact of antique horology: an original coachman's clock from around 1740 with repeater/striking bell.
The term "repetition" describes the extremely rare, innovative function for the era that the time or its hourly chime can be called out at any time - especially at night while traveling - by means of a thread leading out of the case.
Attention: This is a non-functional, but presumably complete, restoration project. It cannot be wound; one can wind it indefinitely without anything happening or reaching the stop. The pull cord belonging to the repeater mechanism is missing, but the presence of a repeater mechanism is clearly evident from the hole in the base and the pulley leading to it.
It may be that simply replacing the mainspring and attaching a new string for the repeater will suffice, or the repair may be more complex; we don't know. The watch is expressly sold as a restoration project without any warranty or guarantee of completeness.
Description:
Solid, round brass case with a beautifully handcrafted bezel, case diameter a substantial 10cm, weighing approximately 700g - 800g.
Unrestored white enamel dial with hairline cracks visible in the photos, blackened Roman numerals, gilt kyma relief band, hour and minute hands, simple iron or steel hands in the Breguet style
Gilt-plated full-plate movement, presumably cylinder escapement, repeater function of the hour strike via thread pull on a bell. Centrally located next to the movement is a beautifully bright-sounding bell for repeater and possibly hour strike (if present).
Extremely rare and interesting is a round textile label, likely glued in over 200 years ago, bearing various writings and repair/service information. The name "Niederegger Ulm" is recognizable, along with the word "repaired" several times and dates, the oldest being 1853.
A loose, incomplete metal plate with two holes was found in the factory. It is impossible to determine whether it was intentionally made in this way or is broken. Based on the visible inscriptions "Avancer" and "Retarder," it appears to be part of an early fine adjustment mechanism.
A unique artifact of watchmaking history, and—because it is in its original, unrestored condition—available at an absolutely special price!
EZ: 4 - 5 : Restoration object, does not run, cannot be wound up, repetition thread missing, one loose part
