Antique Oak Cased Victorian 3 Glass Library clock : Winterhalder and Hofmeier
DESCRIPTION: This is a wonderful antique Victorian 3 glass library clock of rare small proportions in oak and is a lovely rich honey color. There are three substantial original beveled glass panels to the front and sides. It has a high quality W & H movement which has been cleaned and services. Please note the bottle of wine is just to show the small proportions of the clock and is not part of the sale.
The clock has a brass dial with silvered chapter ring which is set out with Roman numerals with small Arabic numerals above,and is finished with a super pair of shaped fingers.The front door opens to access the dial. The clock is then raised on a shaped plinth base.
The rear door has a lovely fretted panel which opens to access the movement. The movement is a good quality and is stamped 'W&H SCH' which is the trademark for the renowned makers Winterhalder & Hofmeier, GERMANY who made high quality clocks mainly for the English market. The movement striking 'Ting Tang' on a pair of coiled gongs such that it strikes one Ting Tang at quarter past, two Ting Tang's at quarter past, and three Ting Tang's at quarter to the hour. It then strikes the hours on the hour. The movement is clean and is in good working order ticking and striking away. In addition this clock comes complete with it's winding key and pendulum.
AGE: The clock date to around 1880 / 1900.
DIMENSIONS: The approximate maximum dimensions are: 9 1/2 inches (24 cm) wide x 6 3/4 inches (17 cm) deep x 12 1/2 inches (31.5 cm) high with handle down
CONDITION: The condition is superb just the minor mark commensurate with age and careful use. There are a few scratchesto the beveled edges of the glass. There are some age related marks to the dial and to the silvered chapter ring. The movement is clean as can be seen from the photographs and is in good working order ticking and striking away. Please take time to view the photographs which have been taken from every side. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition, as what you view is exactly what you will receive.
This exquisite clock will grace any room where it is placed, so happy offerding.REF: bracket clock c62
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