- Kommodenuhr
auction 401, Lot 139
SUMMERAUCTIONS
on 23 June 2021
Kommodenuhr
Differenzbesteuerung
A commode clock
Regensburg, mid-18th century, Joh. Albrecht Lerb
Walnut case, glazed on all sides. Gilt brass front. Silver-coloured ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, inscribed "Joh. Alb. Lerb Regensburg". Opening for apparent pendulum and small subsidiary dials for the adjustment and striking mechanism. Verge escapement with chain and fusee. Pendulum with thread suspension. 4/4 striking mechanism on two bells. Repeater. Key. Damaged. 45 x 30.5 x 20 cm.
Cf. Abeler, Jürgen. Meister der Uhrmacherkunst. Wuppertal 1977, page 390. - Maurice, Klaus, Die deutsche Räderuhr. Munich 1976, Volume II. Number 850, 852, 853, 855.
