Comtoise or Comptoise clocks are a type of longcase clock that originated in the Franche-Comté region of France in the 17th century. They were named after the region, which is now a part of the modern-day Burgundy-Franche-Comté region in eastern France. These clocks are known for their distinctive design, featuring a wooden case with a large clock face and a pendulum that swings behind a glass door. They also typically have a separate dial to display the day of the week and the date.
Comtoise clocks were made by skilled craftsmen in small workshops and were highly prized for their accuracy and craftsmanship. They were particularly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, and were exported to other countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
The production of Comtoise clocks declined in the late 19th century with the advent of mass-produced clocks and the more...
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