Rare Black Forest Trumpeter Clock

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A very rare large wall hanging Black Forest trumpeter clock. It has a fruitwood case with traditional applied carved vine leaves incorporating an integral bottom bracket. It has original finely carved bone hands and applied numerals. On the hour the double doors open to reveal a trumpeter who sounds a tune on an arrangement of four organ pipes. The two train weight driven movement is of wood construction with brass and iron wheels. Attributed to Emilian Werhle. (Germany, c. 1880)

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Dimensions

99.00cm high 48.00cm wide 27.00cm deep (38.98 inches high 18.90 inches wide 10.63 inches deep )

Current Condition

The case is in good original condition, with only minor repalacements/repairs. The movement and bellows were restored in 1991 and it is still in working order. A service can be carried out before purchase if required.

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA286499

Dealers Notes

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Description

A very rare large wall hanging Black Forest trumpeter clock.

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It has a fruitwood case with traditional applied carved vine leaves incorporating an integral bottom bracket.

Worboys Antiques

It has original finely carved bone hands and applied numerals. On the hour the double doors open to reveal a trumpeter who sounds a tune on an arrangement of four organ pipes. The two train weight driven movement is of wood construction with brass and iron wheels. Attributed to Emilian Werhle. (Germany, c. 1880)

fig 1. Rare Black Forest Trumpeter Clock

If you would like a video clip of this clock sounding the hour please email us.

Dimensions

99.00cm high 48.00cm wide 27.00cm deep (38.98 inches high 18.90 inches wide 10.63 inches deep )

Current Condition

fig 2. Rare Black Forest Trumpeter Clock

The case is in good original condition, with only minor repalacements/repairs. The movement and bellows were restored in 1991 and it is still in working order. A service can be carried out before purchase if required.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA286499

About the Dealer

Worboys Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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