Yakdro Jaquet Droz's mid-term progress in the restoration project in collaboration with the Automata and Miracle Society

The interim progress of the restoration project of Jaquet Droz in collaboration with the Association Automates et Merveilles.

Jacques de Rodriguez is committed to supporting historic regional projects, funding the Automata and Miracle Association to repair and renovate Pierre Jaquet acquired in 1984 by the Musée d'horlogerie du Locle. -Droz) clock made. This gorgeous timepiece may be Napoleon's gift to a Princess Württemberg with a mahogany clock case inlaid with the first imperial-style bronze insert with a birdcage with a songbird in its cage. It is a masterpiece in the watchmaking heritage of Neuchâtel. The Lelok Watch Museum (MHL) and the Lacheon International Watch Museum (MIH) workshop worked together to perform a complete overhaul of the mechanism; other craftsmen masters repaired the birds, renovated the bell shells, and re-plated gold for the inserts in an effort to restore the clock At the same time, it enhances the understanding of historical crafts and artistic knowledge. After two years of meticulous restoration, the work will be shown to the public in 2018. As the second chapter is about to close, it is the inventory of the status quo that shares the ideal opportunity for expert identification.


This priceless jewel is equipped with a sophisticated complication clock movement with the signature "Pierre Jaquet-Drozà La Chaux-de-Fonds" on the brass floor.


The entire movement was completely dismantled, studied and cleaned, and its different parts - double-force cones, shaft escapements, barrels, winding drums, etc. - were inspected and adjusted. The reporting mechanism has also been rigorously analyzed for mechanical adjustment. Master craftsmen then re-wound the movement to observe its operation. A number of top experts participated in this long and meticulous restoration process, including Mr. Gérard Vouga, Ms. Aurélie Branchini, and Mr. Masaki Kanasawa of the International Watch and Clock Museum in Lehlefang.


In the 18th century era of enlightenment advocating naturalism, the bird was a fascinating and amusing subject. Since the birth of Jacquelos, it appeared in the brand works. The canary at the top of this clock is hand-built by Pierre Jacques de Rodriguez and provides a unique entry into the history of Yakdro. In the framework of the project, Mr. Pierre-André re-applied his feathers to make the bird more modern, while maintaining the original bird feather texture. As for the bird's wings, gap analysis showed that the wings were not movable as opposed to the restored beak, tail, and throat samples.


Birds can sing wonderful tunes automatically on demand or at every hour to show the sophisticated mechanics of the timepiece. The six tunes are played by a small drum organ equipped with sharp teeth. The small organ uses exquisite mechanical devices that store the air in the flute chamber, making it easy for the canary to purr. Today, after Walter Dahler's study of a small organ movement for about 75 hours, as well as long-term relentlessly measuring, inspecting and reassembling, the small organ has been restored. The task of recreating the same four-link metal chain as the original organ of the small organ and clock was entrusted to the watch department of the Inter-regional Training Center (CIFOM) in the Neuchâtel Mountains, where preliminary cuts were made under the guidance of Mr. Sylvain Varone. , strength analysis and metal testing. At present, the molds have been produced and parts have been customized and ready for the final turning operation before reassembly.

The appearance of the clock and the excellent quality of the gold-plated bronze decorative inserts were confirmed by Olivier Bauermeister, but their time and color differences also raised new questions. The current text supports the assumption that the work had been repaired halfway: In addition to the typical Imperial-style bronze inserts (Sphinx, Victory Statuette, Egyptian hair ornaments bust, bead chain, and lyre, etc.), additions were made to the restoration. Period style elements. The study of the bell shell confirmed the above theory. Bell shells can be described as a huge puzzle in the study of art history and need more accurate date presumptions.

First of all, the researcher Patrick Gassmann, a tree-ringologist, conducted an observational study of the local timber rings used to make the inner bell jar, and concluded that the construction of the bell jar coincides with Pierre Jacquelo's initial watchmaking period. However, the holes and small nails on the base are still puzzling: why the clock is installed in the two bell shells? The Medical Imaging Research Center made a preliminary answer. The X-ray camera clock contains metal nails, a variety of addenda and plywood. Mr. Christian Schouwey, master of fine arts and craftsmen, confirmed these apparent inconsistencies: the work of the bolts was rough, the screws and solid mahogany small cylinders were post-added, the thickness of the coating was different, and parts were re-cut... The conclusion is self-evident: the base of the movement The first layer of bell shells is the authentic original of the Pierre Jaquet-Droz period, while the second layer of veneer is a masterpiece of a clever antique dealer in the 19th century! The antique dealer is far more than satisfied with merely placing the movement in any one bell jar, but instead revives celebrity masterpieces such as Jacques de Rodriguez and "retour d'Égypte" style bell jars. Empire's noble aura. The restoration and reshaping that was highly consistent with the original appearance of the clock is now a precious witness to the reputation and vision of Pierre Jacques Roheh.

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