General Description:
This is a classic example of a Comtoise or Morbier clock, a traditional type of French longcase wall clock originating in the Franche-Comté region, known for its large, ornate brass fronts and long pendulums.
Key Features:
Maker’s Mark:
The dial is signed “EREI à Villefranche”, indicating the clockmaker or retailer operated in Villefranche, likely Villefranche-sur-Saône, France. The name “EREI” might be either:
Dial & Hands:
White enamel dial with Roman numerals.
Ornate Louis XV-style gilt hands.
The clock features a signature at the lower center of the dial.
Surround & Ornamentation:
Richly ornamented brass surround, embossed with floral and classical motifs, typical of the late 18th to early 19th century French provincial style.
Likely cast brass, gilded or polished.
Pendulum & Movement:
Very long pendulum with a gridiron design, which improves temperature compensation — a sign of higher-quality craftsmanship.
Weight-driven movement, possibly striking hours and half-hours on a bell (typical of Comtoise clocks).
Bell is visible above the movement housing.
Mounting:
Wall-mounted on a wooden bracket, another signature element of French provincial clocks.
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