This clock was made in holland by a small company that manufactures handmade morbier clocks. This german made clock houses a solidbrass mechanism which is a more modern and accurate version of the style of clock which was available in 1640. This is what a french morbier wall clock sounds like. In the beginning we bought, sold and restored authentic european antique wall, floor and table clocks, especially morbier clocks. Old issues can be found at local chapter marts and on ebay. I have a french morbier grandfather clock in the original case but it has been very nicely painted over in an antique crackle finish with original type pinstriping. Antique french longcase clock lolo french antiques. Rare 183040s french morbier calendar prayer clock works. From 1680 to 1920, morbier was, with morez, the center of comtoise clock production. A circa 1860 french, morbier, 2weight wall clock in generally good state. The dial, surround and repousse pendulum are all quite good note dial surr. The morbier clock museum was established in 2001 and was expanded in 2006 so that the total museum space now is more than 200 sq. Deckert antique clocks clockfactory products morbier style clocks.
An antique french country morbier style tall case clock. Muslim pro is recognized by millions of islam followers around the world as the most accurate prayer times based on your current location with multiple settings. This pine longcase clock is a marriage of an 18th century case and french or belgian comtoise clock finished in a light mahogany stain. Antique french morbier wine growers grandfather clock. French morbier wag on wall clock mechanical pendulum.
Fauxpainted, french morbier tall case clock with brass and enamel face, hammered brass pendulum. The book is available in german, english, french and dutch. This unusual feature is sometimes thought to be a call to prayer alarm hence. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Smaller items are typically delivered within 2 weeks of the purchase date, while larger items and furniture may take up to 6 weeks for delivery. Prayer clock is a small application to remind the users to pray several catholic prayers, eg. A 19th century french morbier wall clock by nathieu bourroufse, a neillan.
However, the cases that i saw on most morbiers were so deteriorated that they were unreasonable. This piece features a pine frame with a sage green surface and a painted multicolored floral motif. The case often features elaborately carved ornamentation on the hood or bonnet, which surrounds and frames the. The strike sequence is a double strike which counts the hour each hour and again about 3 minutes later. The brass surround is beautifully detailed with cherubs or putti. Some of which include, a morbier, a morez or a comtoise clock. At nearly eight feet tall, this is an imposing, yet charming tall case clock in classic high country style. Early watch case makers of england 1631 to 1720 by philip priestley, 2000. Posies, lilyofthevalley and strawberry blossoms decorate the base and case door. The writing on the clock reads perry hger above and a monflanquin below. A suave, handsome name for a suave, handsome clock.
Some call these prayer repeat clocks the first chime is a call to prayer, and. A synthetic polypropylene woven red cord used for french longcase comtoise or morbier clocks supplied in a 21ft 6 4mtrs length which is enough to. A wide variety of morbier clock options are available to you, such as mechanical. The clock was named after the village of morbier, located close to the swiss border between paris and geneva.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Find great deals on ebay for morbier clock and comtoise clock. History, description, special features, restoration, repair francis maitzner, jean moreau, lawrence alan seymour on. Pa tall case clock paint decorated face carved case. Tromp loiel handpainted case with inlayhand painted pendulum and clock facesurround, all original movement and weights overall age wear, patina, circa 1820s. Morbier clock of french revolution period, brass casted head piece with sungod design and three hearts, republican calender, two signatures of the double shaped dial.
A definitive reference on the history, identification, production, and repair of those ubiquitous and fascinating french morbier clocks from frances hautjura area. First off, a history of morbier or comtoise clocks. A grandfather clock also a longcase clock, tallcase clock, grandfathers clock, or floor clock is a tall, freestanding, weightdriven pendulum clock with the pendulum held inside the tower or waist of the case. Deckert antique clocks clockfactory products clock. The clock shown by burkhard is a morez westminster chiming clock that is original as we see it in the photo. An added bonus is the colorfully paint decorated flowers. The french antique morbier clock is known as a provincial or. Boley uses cookies to optimize the design of this website and make continuous improvements. Morbier clocks history, identification, and repair. The french morbier clock is known as a privincial clock, to distinguish it from clocks. They emerged at the end of the 17th century and were produced in large numbers up to the beginning of the 20th century.
Nawcc books national association of watch and clock. Morbier comtoise clocks archives due time clock blog. This clock is dated 1830 and is still fully functional and has a charming chime. Deckert antique clocks clockfactory products morbier. My understanding is that the first strike was a call to prayer and the second. Soldthis very decorative tall clock is french in origin.
You can also choose from metal, wood morbier clock there are 37 suppliers who sells morbier clock on, mainly located in europe. The clock stands 83 so its taller than most ive seen, and the movement is freshly overhauled and runs strong. Antique french provincial oak morbier grandfather clock. Antique finish comes as standard, ready to be fitted to the clock. Antique french morbier wine growers grandfather clock, circa 18501860 about 19th century french provincial morbier tall case clock with highly decorative pressed brass pendulum including handpainted peacock and elaborate floral. Angelus, 3 oclock prayer, some novena prayers, etc. These colourful and provocative french longcase clocks, sometimes referred to as morbier clocks, are a much overlooked cousin of the more formal english longcase or grandfather clock and are. At that time, the morbier clocks were bought in france by carloads by my father and me on regular trips during long journeys throughout france. The clock case has a potbellyfiddleback design and boasts lightly carved scroll embellishments throughout. Out of this perfect storm rose the morbier clock, an interesting contrast to the finely crafted, often elaborate clocks for which france is known. If you like this clock or would like another similar to it, please visit our shop.
Discussion in general clock discussions started by richard t. Morbier dictionary in german, english, french and dutch. Comtoise clocks, also called morbier or morez clocks, after villages in the. Morbier clockshistory, identification, and repair by lawrence a. For newcomers to morbier clocks, i would recommend a four part series that was published in the nawcc bulletin over a five year period. Painted on the face was the name of the maker or the seller, and the location of their shop. Angelus, 3 o clock prayer, some novena prayers, etc. Comtoise hq is the online home of my pastime passion obsession restoring and writing about antique french clocks, namely the iconic comtoise clock. There is an ornate brass tone clock set at the top with roman numerals to the face and a brass lyre pendulum behind the door on the front of. The french morbier clock is known as a privincial clock, to distinguish it from clocks made in major urban centres, primarily paris.
Enamel signed face, josse and a hand hammered seesaw swing pendulum. Details about antique french nuns prayer striker wall clock walnut with motherofpear l. History, description, special features, restoration, repair. Antique french morbier style painted tall case clock ebth. Morbier or comptoise clocks find out what dealers and collectors have actually paid for antique grandfather, mantel or wall clocks like yours. History of antique french longcase clocks, french longcase clock diagram, french. Post your comtoise morbiermorez clocks here page 4. T he french antique morbier clock is known as a provincial or country french clock, distinguishing it from clocks made in lyon, beaune or paris. Give that antique look to your house with this classic aachen 17th century reproduction morbier clock with antiquebrass by hermle. Townspeople relied on the clocks chime to know when to pray, when to eat. The case is constructed in spruce and is decorated in its original paint. Morbier clock with thirteen pieces treize pieces enamel dial of louis xv. This reprint from the 1970s nawcc bulletin articles consolidates alan seymours expert research and knowledge that started in 1965 with his first flea market find. Morbier embossed pendulums pressed repousse morbier pendulums.
I have a french morbier grandfather clock in the original. The data in the morbier time line was determined after researching many articles, books, websites and conversations with collectors. Up until the 1870s, this was the type of clock you saw in a french home if any. Morez, morbier or comtoise clocks are popular and widespread in france and switzerland, originating mostly from the french jura. By continuing your visit the website, you consent to the use of cookies. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Hermle aachen 17th century reproduction morbier clock with. Grandfather clock, french morbier walnut long case clock, 19th c.
The solution was clear to me when i came upon this dutch made clock. Angelus will be changed to regina caeli during eastertide. They were made in villages in france morbier being the name of one such village and. The comtoise morbier dictionary by leonard van veldhoven and comtoise by david holmes so i am hoping to learn a bit more. In the first years only we, as well as my father, dieter deckert, managed the company because it started as a hobby. There are hundreds of other indicators for dating the morbier clock but if you study the time line and use some logic, you will be able to come very close to determining its age.
Antique of the week morbier clocks antiques in style. Unfollow morbier clock to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The deckert clock company was established in 1970 by my mother, inge deckert and me, bernd deckert. It sheds new light on the emergence and development of the french comtoisemorbier clock. Calculate islamic namaz timing in morbier, france for fajr, dhuhr, asr, maghrib and isha. Get the best deals on french clock movement when you shop the largest online selection at. Free shipping free shipping may be offered on select listings. In this guide lawrence seymour brings together the fascinating history of morbier clocks with identification parameters and repair information.
French grandfather clocks and longcase clocks 1stdibs. Antique french morbier comtoise wall clock c1860 strike 8day date key works. Often an entire village would be involved, in some way, with the making. Well caredfor french morbier wall clock featuring an 8 day 2weight calendar time and strike brass movement with a crown wheel escapement. A painted case, enamel dial with brass surround and an elaborately decorated pendulum are the defining characteristics of a morbier clock. Click on the picture to see a bigger picture and more details in another window. August 5, 2011 leave a comment written by inessa stewart.
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