Antique Swedish baroque Mora wedding clock, with very graceful serpentine shape and detailed carved elements. Calla lilies carved on the bonnet, fluted carving below the clock face and star motif indicating the clocks provenance in the Fryksdalen region. These timepieces were once given to commemorate special events such as births, and weddings. Fluted carved door and a set of crossed laurel branches on the bottom symbolizing the marriage vows and the uniting of two families. The paint has been lightly dry scraped back to a beautiful soft grey patina. Circa 1790 – 1800.
Size:
Width: 25.25 in
Depth: 9 in
Height: 86 in
18th Century Fryksdalen Clock - Circa 1790
Clockworks
Pricing upon request
These items are antique and therefore show signs of wear and patinas consistent with their age and history and are sold “as is.” The clock mechanisms are generally basic and rustic in nature. They do not resemble the refined mechanisms of clockmakers of today. As such, they cannot be described as reliable timepieces and are often bought for their style, appearance, and character. While the clock mechanism works, they are sold on the understanding it is not made to the same standards of modern-day clock movements and may require balancing to even the pendulum swing and servicing/cleaning to ensure its continued working.