Clockwise is delighted to welcome into its collection a magnificent and exceptional boardroom clock by the celebrated German makers Winterhalder & Hofmeier, one of the foremost names in fine horology. Renowned for their uncompromising quality and superb engineering, their clocks remain among the most sought-after by collectors and connoisseurs alike.The substantial solid oak case stands an impressive 24 inches (62 cms) tall and is of classic caddy-top form, exquisitely detailed with finely carved blind fretwork to both the upper and lower sections and surmounted by three finials. Elegant carved corner columns frame the case, whilst lined side access doors allow the high quality movement to be viewed and a glazed lockable front provides a full view of the impressive dial. Beautifully polished, the oak has acquired a rich, mellow patina that only decades of careful preservation can bestow.The handsome brass dial is a masterpiece in its own right, featuring finely chased gilt corn...