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Winterhalder & Hofmeier Bracket Clock
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Winterhalder & Hofmeier Bracket Clock

19th century
For Sale by Clockwise
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Clockwise is delighted to welcome into its collection this extremely fine quality oak bracket clock from the esteemed makers Winterhalder and Hofmeier. This clock has a restored decorative brass dial with spandrels to the corners, a matted finish to the dial inner and a silvered chapter ring. This piece is another high quality fantastic Winterhalder and Hofmeier eight day striking movement that strikes the half hour and hour on a single sonorous gong. Original blued hands compliment the overall appearance and the case has extensive carved decoration to the front along with inlaid dentil work, a curved pediment top and turned finials.

Winterhalder & Hofmeier were considered the finest clockmakers of the Victorian era and were based in Germany’s Black Forest region. The company was established in 1810 and in 1850 Anton Hofmeier joined the company, who was himself a clockmaker and relative to the Winterhalder family. The company then became known as Winterhalder and Hofmeier. This is the smaller size of this style available and has been fully restored and comes with its original pendulum, a winding key, and has my standard three-year global warranty

Clockwise specialises in longcase and bracket clocks and with clients from the world of business, film, sport, royalty and aristocracy - yet more than happy with traditional clients - Clockwise has an unrivalled reputation for excellence and superb service.

Delivery can easily be arranged so please contact for details.

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Height
33cm (12.99")
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Clockwise has dated this Carved Oak Bracket Clock to the 1880s.

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SA1075060
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Clockwise is delighted to welcome into its collection this extremely fine quality oak bracket clock from the esteemed makers Winterhalder and Hofmeier.
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This clock has a restored decorative brass dial with spandrels to the corners, a matted finish to the dial inner and a silvered chapter ring.
Clockwise

This piece is another high quality fantastic Winterhalder and Hofmeier eight day striking movement that strikes the half hour and hour on a single sonorous gong. Original blued hands compliment the overall appearance and the case has extensive carved decoration to the front along with inlaid dentil work, a curved pediment top and turned finials.

fig 1. Carved oak bracket clock featuring an arched crest, turned finials, relief scrollwork, and a silvered chapter ring with brass corner spandrels.
fig 1. Winterhalder & Hofmeier Bracket Clock

Winterhalder & Hofmeier were considered the finest clockmakers of the Victorian era and were based in Germany’s Black Forest region. The company was established in 1810 and in 1850 Anton Hofmeier joined the company, who was himself a clockmaker and relative to the Winterhalder family. The company then became known as Winterhalder and Hofmeier. This is the smaller size of this style available and has been fully restored and comes with its original pendulum, a winding key, and has my standard three-year global warranty

fig 2. Carved oak bracket clock featuring an arched crest, turned finials, relief scrollwork, and a silvered chapter ring with brass corner spandrels.
fig 2. Winterhalder & Hofmeier Bracket Clock

Clockwise specialises in longcase and bracket clocks and with clients from the world of business, film, sport, royalty and aristocracy - yet more than happy with traditional clients - Clockwise has an unrivalled reputation for excellence and superb service.

Delivery can easily be arranged so please contact for details.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Clockwise has dated this Carved Oak Bracket Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1075060
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Archive I Carved oak bracket clock featuring an arched crest, turned finials, relief scrollwork, and a silvered chapter ring with brass corner spandrels.

Winterhalder & Hofmeier Bracket Clock

Archive II Carved oak bracket clock featuring an arched crest, turned finials, relief scrollwork, and a silvered chapter ring with brass corner spandrels. View II
Archive III Carved oak bracket clock featuring an arched crest, turned finials, relief scrollwork, and a silvered chapter ring with brass corner spandrels. View III
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Archive V Carved oak bracket clock featuring an arched crest, turned finials, relief scrollwork, and a silvered chapter ring with brass corner spandrels. View V
Archive VI Carved oak bracket clock featuring an arched crest, turned finials, relief scrollwork, and a silvered chapter ring with brass corner spandrels. View VI
Archive VII Carved oak bracket clock featuring an arched crest, turned finials, relief scrollwork, and a silvered chapter ring with brass corner spandrels. View VII
Archive VIII Carved oak bracket clock featuring an arched crest, turned finials, relief scrollwork, and a silvered chapter ring with brass corner spandrels. View VIII
Archive IX Carved oak bracket clock featuring an arched crest, turned finials, relief scrollwork, and a silvered chapter ring with brass corner spandrels. View IX
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Unit 2 Tewkesbury Retail Park
Ashchurch Road
Northway Gate
Ashchurch
Gloucestershire
GL20 8UY
United Kingdom
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Carved oak bracket clock featuring an arched crest, turned finials, relief scrollwork, and a silvered chapter ring with brass corner spandrels.
Winterhalder & Hofmeier Bracket Clock
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Carved oak bracket clock featuring an arched crest, turned finials, relief scrollwork, and a silvered chapter ring with brass corner spandrels.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass, Steel
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFoliate scroll carving, Cast brass spandrels, Silvered chapter ring, Turned finials
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in)

This Late Victorian bracket clock dates from 1880 and comes from the Black Forest region of Germany. Made by Winterhalder and Hofmeier, the piece stands in a warm brown oak case measuring 33 cm high. The timber case has a curved pediment top, turned finials at the upper corners, extensive foliate scroll carving, and inlaid dentil mouldings around the base and bezel. Behind a glass door sits a restored decorative brass dial featuring cast brass corner spandrels, a matted finish to the centre, and a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals. Original blued steel hands indicate the time. Suitable for placement on a mantelpiece or desk in a gentleman's library, study or living room, the clock operates on an eight-day striking movement. It includes winding arbors visible on the dial face and sits upon a stepped plinth base detailed with carved relief work. The traditional design and functional timekeeping make it a practical addition to a period interior or workspace.

A bracket clock is a type of portable tabletop clock originating in the seventeenth century, historically designed to sit on a matching wall bracket or mantelpiece.

These clocks typically feature solid or veneered timber cases, such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, housing brass mechanical movements with cast brass spandrels and silvered dials.

Authentic pieces often feature maker marks stamped directly on the rear brass movement plate, such as the initials W&H, alongside high-grade brass plates, heavy gongs, and hand-carved case decoration.

Position the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantel, sideboard, or within a styled bookcase alongside framed artwork and ceramics to introduce texture and historical contrast.

Ensure the clock sits level on a stable surface, wind the mechanism regularly with the correct key, and arrange professional cleaning and oiling of the movement every five to seven years.
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