A fine example of a late nineteenth, early twentieth century quarter chiming mahogany dome top bracket clock by Winterhalder & Hofmeier. The clock has an eight-day triple barrel movement striking both quarters and hours on a range of coiled gongs. The central arched glazed door opens to reveal a matted brass dial with decorative spandrels and silvered Roman numeral chapter ring above which are three subsidiary dials for chime/silent, time regulation and a choice of four or eight gong quarter chimes. The mahogany case has demi-fluted corners, pilasters and brass claw feet with pierced sound frets to each side and encloses a beautifully engineered triple barrel eight-day movement by the quality German maker Winterhalder & Hofmeier. An excellent timekeeper and scarce in this configuration with a wonderful mellow striking tone.Winterhalder & Hofmeier were considered the finest clockmakers in the Victorian era. The company was established in 1810 by Thomas Winterhalder, and was based in southern Germany''s Black Forest region. In 1850, relative and clockmaker, Anton Hofmeier, joined the company and Winterhalder &Hofmeier was born. The movements produced by this firm around the turn of the 20th century are often mistaken for English movements because of their fine quality.All are clocks are offered with a twelve-month guarantee.Viewings arranged by appointment.Mainland Uk ShippingWe offer a professional fully insured delivery service for larger items. Please contact us with your postcode for a door-to-door delivery quote for a specific item. Smaller items are shipped by Royal Mail Special Delivery, which includes insurance for the item whilst in transit and a guaranteed tracked delivery. Europe And Worldwide We are happy to make enquiries for worldwide shipments on your behalf. Please note however that the shipping payment is made by you the customer directly with the shippers. The shipping contract is therefore between you the customer and the shippers (not Beechmount Antiques). We recommend that customers obtain adequate insurance for each item prior to shipment, to cover them in the event of any loss or damage in transit.Height is 46cm (18.1inches)
Width is 34cm (13.4inches)
Depth is 24cm (9.4inches)