Dutch Longcase Clock With Rocking Ship Automation, 18th Century (V40)

Description

A fine and complex Dutch figured walnut longcase clock, by Daniel Perrin, Amsterdam, third quarter, 18th century. The finely engraved … more A fine and complex Dutch figured walnut longcase clock, by Daniel Perrin, Amsterdam, third quarter, 18th century. The finely engraved dial shows the phases of the moon, the date, the day of the week, and the month. The day of the week and the month dials include the zodiac sign, a pictorial representation, and the words spelled out. In the arch are several rocking figures riding the moving waves of the sea, including three sailing ships, a row boat, and a warrior in a horse-drawn chariot, all in front of is a painted seaside town. The movement has two bells, the larger one for sounding the hour and the smaller one for sounding the half hour. The finials are of Atlas holding the world on his shoulders and two trumpeting angels. The hood has fretwork on front and sides. The trunk door is curved with carved edges (a high-end feature) and has floral inlays and book-match walnut veneers, with a shaped brass lenticel. The bombe base has floral inlay, with lion paw feet.

Height 9'8" with finials (8'7" without finials). Width 28" and depth 13" (at lion paw feet).

Daniel Perrin is recorded in "Nederlandse klokken-en horlogemakers vanaf 1300", by Enrico Morpurgo, as working in Amsterdam in 1742, with a known clock by him in the Catholic hospital in Breda Netherlands, circa 1770. less