Gothic astronomical clock — sculpture and mechanism — A. Brigaland, Saint-André-de-l'Eure

Description

Astronomical clock made of solid walnut, 1.80 meters tall, carved and polished, depicting the Earth, the Sun, the Moon, the 7 Ages of Life, the 4 Apostles, and Death. The reverse details its manual construction between 1908 and 1921 by A. Brigaland, with a complex mechanism and description of the clock functions. Postmark and cancellation not visible.