Antique French Antonin Faugere Comtoise or Morbier wall clock, likely dating from the mid to late 19th century.

This is a French Antonin Faugere Comtoise or Morbier wall clock, likely dating from the mid to late 19th century.
Origin: These clocks were handmade in the Franche-Comté region of France, specifically around Morez and Morbier, from the late 17th century until the early 20th century. Movement: It features a traditional 8-day mechanical movement with an anchor escapement, typically striking a large bell on the hour and often repeating the hour strike a few minutes later. Design: The clock face is likely enamel, housed within an elaborately crafted, embossed brass or pressed metal surround featuring floral and foliate motifs. Pendulum: The large, decorative pendulum is a signature feature of Comtoise clocks, often made of thin sheet brass with relief patterns. Collectibility: Antique Comtoise clocks are considered highly collectible historical items due to their unique features and craftsmanship, the clock needs a service, was runing a few years ago then put in storage, I took it out of storage and hung it on the wall but now it not running, thats why its in at a low price, postage available or collection is always welcome and recommended in Rochfortbridge Westmeath, please view photos for condition and description, zoom in and out, by zooming in you'll see imperfections, no key, standard postage and packing is €17.50 but i do combine postage the best i can, payment by Revolut or PayPal as a friend only, please view my other items, lots more antiques