An Amsterdam tableclock, Johannes du Chesne
21-cm shaped brass dial, engraved chapter ring with Roman numerals, foliate pierced
hands and engraved alarm disc, apertures for date, day, month, moonday and moonphase
below in the painted classical battle scene, recessed signature plate signed I.ns Dù Chesne
Amsterdam, five pillar fusee movement with verge escapement, rack Dutch half hour
striking on two bells, pull wind alarm on the large bell, unusual waisted burr walnut case
with bell top surmounted by five gilt finials, moulded corniche with carved ornament over
foliate pierced frets, brass carrying handles above frets to the sides, glazed door with
carved foliate scrolls and flowers, moulded plinth raised on claw and ball feet, the bottom
with the label Int. Tentoonstelling van Oude Kunst, Rijksmuseum Amsterdam 1936