HUBERT SARTON (1748 - 1828)

HUBERT SARTON (1748 - 1828)
Astronomical skeleton clock with
date and moon phase display.
moon phases. The pyramid of five dials
rests on two gilded brass columns
on a white marble base with chased
chased and gilded. The main dial
hours, minutes, beaten seconds,
months of the year and zodiac. The lower dial
with moon phases (moon plate
moon plate probably reported).
Lower left dial with days of the month
of the month. Lower right dial for days
of the week. Top dial with advance/retard
delay. All dials enamelled.
Two winding squares for the
and striking mechanism.
striking mechanism. Movement with single balance
balance wheel, separate compensation system
compensation system, pin escapement
escapement, striking on two gongs.
Signature on the moon-phase enamel:
"Hubert Sarton à Liège".
Liège, late 18th century.
Height: 50.5 cm - Width: 26 cm
Depth: 12 cm
(Very good overall condition, one dial probably
mechanism, rare accidents)