Original Antique German 9 Gong Bracket Clock
This is your chance to own a super rare and beautiful quality carved oak bracket clock, this is a very sought after clock, made by a W&H a great German clock maker. Complete with original 8 day movement musical chime , chiming on a rack of 9 coiled gongs it really is amazing. Clock features a really nice quality oak wooden case with beautiful carved details. Great quality clock in fine condition and good working order,
This bracket clock is stunning with really good patina with original floral carved sound panels to ether side and this can be seen on the front and mirror throughout the dial. The metal work is wonderful all finished off with polished bracket feet and turned final top. the door has a small lock which allows access to the dial for easy winding and time changing.
I have a friend who is a expert in W&H and he told me this is a truly rare fine with only a handful of these ever being made.
Case
- ?Made of honey oak wood with beautiful carved decoration to the, sides, front and dial.
- Beautiful patina this clock all with its original finish - which is rare and sought after
- The clock benefits from bevelled edges with fastening back and front door
- Hinged pierced wooden rear door to allow the sound of the chime to travel
Dial
- Silvered chaptering and brass dial with Roman numerals with three subsidiary dials the carved gilt decoration - Three subsidiary dials chime/silent 4 or 8 bell chime and pendulum regulation, carved decoration is amazing
- Three winding holes for the three trains of the fusee musical movement
Movement
- Brass 8 day musical chiming movement.
- Sounding on a nest of 9 coiled gongs
- Movement will run for approximately 8 days when fully wound
- Clock has a good action and keeps good time
- Comes complete with winding key and original pendulum The movement is very impressive being of large proportions in heavy plate brass with triple fusee mechanics.
Measurements
- Good sized proportions, measuring 59cm high by 36cm wide by 25cm deep
Condition
- Condition is generally very good and the clock has a nice patina - I would say it is in collectors condition
- This clock is a genuine antique so it will inevitably have minor signs of age and wear but these are minimal.
- Movement has been cleaned and oiled and is in full working order
- The case looks to be in lovely condition
- Please enlarge the images and inspect the clock before bidding
- Feel free to contact us with any detailed condition questions
Antiques.co.uk Ref: C5CY6QEW
- Materials:
- Honey Oak & Ormolu
- Width (cm):
- 36cm
- Height (cm):
- 59cm
- Depth (cm):
- 25cm
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