Its crazy to think about it, but if youve seen our clock, either in person or in photos since 2010, its always read the same time. History, description, special features, restoration, repair francis maitzner, jean moreau, lawrence alan seymour on amazon. Apr 09, 2012 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. Comtoise clocks, horloge comtoise, morbiers, comtoise klokken. A 19thcentury pendulum for a comtoise, also known as a morbier, 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. Originele morbiercomtoise wandklok met decimale wijzerplaat, find complete details about originele morbiercomtoise wandklok met decimale wijzerplaat,mechanische klok from specialty clocks supplier or manufacturermorbier clock museum clockmanufactory. In the last half of the 1700s, farmers began to diversify, making clock parts during the winter months while still making cheese in the summer. Original morbiercomtoise wall clock with decimal dial buy.
Out of this perfect storm rose the morbier clock, an interesting contrast to the finely crafted, often elaborate clocks for which france is known. After we won the auction and nervously had it shipped from colorado, we carefully assembled it in our home to get it up and running in the dining room, where it ran flawlessly for about five years. Exhibitions museums outdoor museums virtual museums bottom. The west coast clock and watch museum in vista keeps track of time. Timesavers cranksmorbier worldwide distributor of clock. Morbier embossed pendulums pressed repousse morbier pendulums. Voir plus didees sur le theme comtoise, horloge comtoise et horloges. Cn depose depose protected, meaning that the design of this brass sheets was protected cn stands for carl neufeld, a german manufacturer of pressed brass sheet items who delivered and developped to be one of the main suppliers of morez. Morbier clock with thirteen pieces treize pieces enamel dial of louis xv. Cranksmorbier worldwide distributor of clock parts and. Mayet cattin thovvarez jovfroy badoz ferez brocard etc.
The scene is of a french navy officer coming home to his wife and dog. The case often features elaborately carved ornamentation on the hood or bonnet, which surrounds and frames the. Bracket clock cartel clock comtoise or morbier clock. Comtoise clocks, horloges comtoise, comtoise klokken. Antique finish comes as standard, ready to be fitted to the clock. The clock was named after the village of morbier, located close to the swiss border between paris and geneva. Nawcc books national association of watch and clock. Post your comtoise morbiermorez clocks here page 4. A pendulum clock is a clock that uses a pendulum, a swinging weight, as its timekeeping. 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. Harrold, thomas mcintyre, david penney, ron price, philip t. Make offer antique french morbier clock wag on wall circa 1870s to 1880s. Comtoise clocks horloges comtoise, morbier, about their makers, history and construction. Antique of the week morbier clocks antiques in style.
The clock is keeping accurate time, gaining about one minute per week. Ilmajoki museum is masters of konni manufactured horse vehicles, clocks, looms. The clock shown by burkhard is a morez westminster chiming clock that is original as we see it in the photo. The collection is extremely diverse, presented in a highly modern way and includes utensils, clothing, paintings and factory materials from the food industry. Original morbiercomtoise wall clock with decimal dial, find complete details about original morbiercomtoise wall clock with decimal dial,mechanical clock from specialty clocks supplier or manufacturermorbier clock museum clockmanufactory. The clock stands 83 so its taller than most ive seen, and the movement is freshly overhauled and runs strong. Deckert antique clocks clockfactory products clock parts. You can press buttons on the interactive displays and try to pack as many. This simple clock is a design classic in my opinion.
Antique french morbier wine growers grandfather clock. We have not had the clock long, we found it at the back of an antique shop in our local village, covered in dust and mould unwound and unloved. Last, but not the least, we established in 2001 the first morbier clock museum showing the history of these magnificent clocks with approximately 200 of the finest antique clocks, a lot of them not even mentioned in literature. A painted case, enamel dial with brass surround and an elaborately decorated pendulum are the defining characteristics of a morbier clock. On a far wall is a display of hauntingly beautiful morbier clocks. Comtoise clocks, also known as morbier clocks or morez clocks, are a style of longcase. Comtoisemorbier designer klok gemaakt door morbier klok. Very little is known about pre1700 comtoise clocks from the jura. Unfollow morbier clock to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I have a french morbier grandfather clock in the original. Morbier comtoise clocks archives due time clock blog. Authentique antique french morbier clock buy clock. Original morbiercomtoise wall clock with decimal dial.
Pressed oval shaped brass sheet dial surrounding and pendulum with flower decoration. A grandfather clock is a tall, freestanding, weightdriven pendulum clock with the pendulum. In this guide lawrence seymour brings together the fascinating history of morbier clocks with identification parameters and repair information. Old issues can be found at local chapter marts and on ebay. The morbier clock museum in duesseldorf shows the wall clocks in a living room type of setting. They emerged at the end of the 17th century and were produced in large numbers up to the beginning of the 20th century. I do believe that the clock and pendulum are mismatched, as are many. At nearly eight feet tall, this is an imposing, yet charming tall case clock in classic high country style. The willard house and clock museum and the willard family clockmakers. Dec 07, 2015 the tall case clock is an american case custom built in the 1840s for a french morbier sun burst movement from the 1830s. Deckert antique clocks clockfactory products morbier.
Lined with tin along the back, the pendulum has an iron spiral grid along the interior to keep the pendulums shape and design intact. Deckert antique clocks clockfactory museum deckert antique. Nawcc books national association of watch and clock collectors. I think of it as the vw of clocks, a clock for the people. Morbier clocks history, identification, and repair. Australia, vic, melbourne clocks museum, hampton, private collection. Together, the zaans museum and the verkade experience make up the most delicious museum in the netherlands. Vistas clock and watch museum is a timely addition to southern. Comtoise hq is the online home of my pastime passion obsession restoring and writing about antique french clocks, namely the iconic comtoise clock. This clock was made in holland by a small company that manufactures handmade morbier clocks.
Pairs comtoise hands, hands, morbier hands morbier brass hands 116mm polished 1119 116018 surface plain. Bekijk meer ideeen over klok, antieke klokken en antiek. Lined with tin along the back, the pendulum has an iron spiral grid along the interior. Orologio del progettista di comtoisemorbier fatto dal. Owner bernd deckert offers guided tours and special events.
Aug 05, 2011 morbier was a rural, agricultural dairy community in the franchecomte region, and remains famous for its morbier cheese although the region is better known now as a ski resort. 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. From 1680 to 1920, morbier was, with morez, the center of comtoise clock production. Authentique antique french morbier clock buy clock product. M ore about the comte region a form of provincial, weightdriven clock originally made in the vicinity of morbier in the franchecomte region of france contee in the old spelling, near the swiss frontier, from the late 17th century to the beginning of the 20th. A definitive reference on the history, identification, production, and repair of those ubiquitous and fascinating french morbier clocks from frances hautjura area.
Probably he will be able to advise you regarding correct dating and origin of your clocks. For newcomers to morbier clocks, i would recommend a four part series that was published in the nawcc bulletin over a five year period. Being in business for over 40 years the morbier clock museum deckert antique clocks was established in 1970 we already. 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. The solution was clear to me when i came upon this dutch made clock. By using the attached morbier time line and applying a little detective work, you will be able to make a very good educated guess as to when the clock was made. 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. See clocks for sale and latest news on the next page. The master forger on top of the clock rings full hours while his assitants ring 34 quarter hours. The french morbier clock is known as a privincial clock, to distinguish it from clocks made in major urban centres, primarily paris. Comtoisemorbier designer klok gemaakt door morbier klok museum. Our lovely antique grandfather clock has been sitting at 4. Lulu has never heard this clocks chime, and for mel, over of his life has.
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. Morbier brass hands 116mm antique 1119 011615 surface plain. We finally fixed our antique morbier grandfather clock. History, description, special features, restoration, repair. I have ordered several books, the comtoise morbier dictionary by leonard van veldhoven and comtoise by david holmes so i am hoping to learn a bit more. Morez, morbier or comtoise clocks are popular and widespread in france and switzerland, originating mostly from the french jura. The latest 2014 extension to my inventory is the fascinating danish bornholm long case clock originating from a small island in the middle of the baltic sea and starting life as a result of a shipwreck in 1744. 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. The morbier clock museum, duesseldorfgermany, is looking for cooperation partners interested in developing successful sales of authentique antique european clocks to morbier clock museumalthy and rich people in your country. However, the cases that i saw on most morbiers were so deteriorated that they were unreasonable. Click on the picture to see a bigger picture and more details in another window. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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.
An article about the national watch and clock museum in columbia, pennsylvania. This image is available for download, without charge, under the gettys open content program. Deckert antique clocks clockfactory products clock. Morbier is a commune in the jura department in franchecomte in eastern france. Published by comtoise uhren museum, suitbertusstrasse 151, d40223 dusseldorfbilk, germany.
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