Jean Kazes

WW 810 932 00 -

Mobier clocks are popular and widespread in France and Switzerland, originating mostly from the French Jura region. They emerged at the end of the Seventeenth Century and were produced in large numbers up to the beginning of the Twentieth Century.

This particular example is made entirely by hand and is an artistic reinterpretation of an original. A large and impressive piece, this clock is more a timekeeping sculpture than a mere clock. The movement is cast-iron and brass and is completely visible. The large and complicated clock is essentially two movements (one for the time and one for the strike) joined by a spidery maze of levers and beams. The clock strikes the hour and half-hour on a large, cast-brass bell and a long, overarching pendulum swings and sets the whole piece to motion.

This piece has a very limited production. North Coast Imports is currently displaying one of the very few in the United States.

The Jean Kazes is by Christaan Huygens

If you are interested in this clock please Email us at: clocks@NorthCoastImports.net - please be sure to include your zip code so we can direct you to a dealer in your area.