Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
In superb outstanding condition throughout.
The case is quite outstanding, made of mahogany which has a deep rich colour and patina. It has wonderful carving and molding to the front and sides, it is in superb condition.
The original front glass door is set in a polished brass frame and is in perfect condition and this is complimented by the brass spandrels at each corner and the brass mask in the centre and then the contrasting silver chapter ring.
The clock is a quarter chiming ting tang clock which chimes once on twin gongs at quarter past the hour, it chimes twice on twin gongs at half past the hour and chimes 3 times at quarter to the hour. It strikes the full hour on a single gong. The gongs are very mellow and resonate beautifully for a very long time .
Winterhalder and Hoffmeier are considered to be the very best German clock makers of their time and their clock movements are the Rolls Royce of movements. As you can see from the pictures the quality of engineering is top drawer.
This clock is fully stamped with the Winterhalder and Hoffmeier mark on the movement.
The movement has just been fully serviced so is in tip top condition and should give trouble free service for many years to come
It is keeping accurate time to within 1 minute a week.
This clock has obviously been highly prized and looked after, the condition is a credit to its previous owners.
Dimensions of clock: Height 16 inches Width at its widest part is 12.5 inches Depth 7.5 inches .
If you would like further information please visit our website
www.foweyriver.com
telephone Andrew and Lynn Wilson of Fowey River Antiques, Cornwall on 01726 813155 daytime and evenings 9am - 9pm, we are open 7 days a week.
Delivery for this item to mainland England and Wales free and includes full setting up instructions and information on how to look after your clock.
Why not collect in person and have a weekend in Cornwall - we are 2 miles from the historic port of Fowey and 3 miles from world famous Eden Project.
Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
We are traditional watchmakers who specialise in the restoration of premium vintage watches.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Fowey River Antiques Profile Page
SUPERB VICTORIAN MAHOGANY TING TANG MANTEL CLOCK BY WINTERHALDER AND HOFFMEIER C1880
