2503/​95

A Bornholm striking clock in mahogany case, silvered dial with engraved black numbers, the movement with full hour strike and calendar. Signed Wilhelm Armand, Bornholm. Denmark, late 18th century. H. 39 cm. W. 27 cm. D. 19 cm.

In 1794, nine Rønne clockmakers submitted an application to the Danish king to have the court clockmaker Jean Abraham Armand's son, Johan Wilhelm, employed as a teacher for the Bornholm clockmakers, paid for by the government. In 1794, the Danish king granted an annual allowance of 200 rigsdaler for Armand's stay on the island.

Stamped CMB and registration number 515 for Christiansborg Ministry Buildings.

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Wear due to age and use. No guarantee of the function of the clock work. Winding key, key and pendulum is enclosed.

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