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Restoration

Bulle Nº 1491

By kind permission of the owner.

Bulle clock Nº 1491

This clock is a very early model and exhibits all the characteristics of a half plate movement which will be shown later. The dial is in good condition with just a few scrapes at the twelve o’clock position. The hands are original moon design. The base is a little tired but will be revived with a little wax polish and will not need French Polishing. Note that it carries a 1mm brass band around the circumference but the label is missing.

Side and rear views. The column looks to be solid with no major acid burns although there are some marks.

Overall the clock look sto be in good original condition.

Make
Bulle
Serial number
1491
Case
Under dome, tall
Movement
Half plate
Notes
Restoration notes, 2009
Full notes
PDF · 1.8 MB
Read the full restoration notes · PDF 1.8 MB

The complete write-up, with all the photographs, is in the PDF. It can be read on screen, saved or printed.

From the restoration

Bulle Nº 1491: photo from page 4 of the restoration notes
From page 4 of the notes
Bulle Nº 1491: photo from page 8 of the restoration notes
From page 8 of the notes
Bulle Nº 1491: photo from page 11 of the restoration notes
From page 11 of the notes
Bulle Nº 1491: photo from page 12 of the restoration notes
From page 12 of the notes

Read the full restoration notes · PDF 1.8 MB

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