No. 33 CUM
Comtoise clock from the Louis Philippe era, circa 1835/1840, with Grande Sonnerie, 4/4 chime on 4 bells, 3 weights. Hour strike repetition, spindle escapement, and cranked pendulum. Two-part brass embossed decorative plate with a sun-head motif (Apollo head), ribbon, palm leaves, and oak leaves. Domed enamel dial signed: Gaspard - Melico Grand mottet.
Two family names are mentioned. These likely refer to partners of an établisseur or manufacturer from the Upper Jura. Grand Mottet is a small commune near Morez/Jura.
Dial diameter: 247 mm
Cage dimensions: 303 x 273 x 164 mm (H x W x D)
Movement dimensions: 480 x 273 x 180 mm (H x W x D)
Pendulum length/cranked pendulum: 1307 mm
