C.1840, French, Morbier 8-day 2-Weight, prayer repeat clock in very clean condition.

C.1840, French, Morbier 8-day 2-Weight, prayer repeat clock in very clean condition. This earlier Morbier has a crown wheel escapement, and the abbreviated repoussandeacute; dial surround is typical of the first half of the 19th century. The movement has been cleaned and the box surrounding the movement painted. Strikes the hours on a large bell and then repeats the strike again at 2 minutes past. The porcelain dial is perfect and the clock has a proper pair of pierced brass hands. The clock retains its' original folding pendulum. The clock comes with an iron wall bracket made recently, and done very well. The iron weights are copies of the original. Runs, but hand tension device needs adjusting. Complete with winding crank. Height 15"