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Early clocks and clockwork globes

The clocks described on the Archive pages are no longer available for sale.

A rare gilt brass small stackfreed alarm clock and calendar, probably South German, c. 1580 11 ¾ in. [29.8 cm.] high.
The Clockwork Globe presented to the French Royal Academy of Sciences in 1727 by the Abbé Réginald Outhier (1694-1774) of Besançon, signed and dated on the meridian ring, “I. B. CATTIN M. DCC. XXVI.” by the clockmaker, Jean-Baptiste Cattin	An "Improved" Clockwork Globe by the Abbé Réginald Outhier (1694-1774) of Besançon, signed and dated on the meridian ring: “INVENIT D. R. OUTHIER. FECIT JOAN. BAPT. CATTIN APUD SEQUANOS. PROBAVIT REGIA SCIENT. ACADEMIA PARIS. AN 1727" 37 cm (14.5 in.) high the globe 16.5 (6.5 in.) cm diam.

The clocks chosen for the archive pages are some of the most interesting that have passed through the shop during the past 15 years. Jonathan Snellenburg Antiques, Ltd. can provide valuation and/or authentication of similar items. Consignments are welcome. Consultation prior to an auction purchase can also be arranged. Please contact us by E-mail for information about these services. All inquiries are confidential.

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