Small Oak Chiming Longcase Clock

1900 - 1920

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A Small 1/4 chiming longcase clock of the late 18th Century style made in 1920's George V period. It has a n arch top hood with a glazed door showing the three polished brass weights and wood rod pendulum. The dial has a Tempus Fugit disc and a silvered chapter ring with brass spandrels. The 8 day movement is Westminster chiming ( Big Ben) and has a strike/silent feature. The movement was made by Urgos in Germany and is numbered 4429.

'The manufacturer was founded in 1920 by Christian Haller, Johannes Jauch, Robert

Papst, Heinrich Rumminger. First registered as Rumminger & Co.

GmbH. In 1923 the associates changed the name to Urgos.

Produced solid stock plates movements, striking Westminster and

other tunes. In 1925 they had 50 employees and by 1936 there

were 140 employees'.

Condition:

The case is in excellent condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock please email us.

Physical Dimensions

Height

196cm (77.17")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Depth

29cm (11.42")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA653765

Dealers Notes

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Description

A Small 1/4 chiming longcase clock of the late 18th Century style made in 1920's George V period.

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It has a n arch top hood with a glazed door showing the three polished brass weights and wood rod pendulum.

Worboys Antiques

The dial has a Tempus Fugit disc and a silvered chapter ring with brass spandrels. The 8 day movement is Westminster chiming ( Big Ben) and has a strike/silent feature. The movement was made by Urgos in Germany and is numbered 4429.

'The manufacturer was founded in 1920 by Christian Haller, Johannes Jauch, Robert

Papst, Heinrich Rumminger. First registered as Rumminger & Co.

GmbH. In 1923 the associates changed the name to Urgos.

Produced solid stock plates movements, striking Westminster and

other tunes. In 1925 they had 50 employees and by 1936 there

were 140 employees'.

Condition:

The case is in excellent condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock please email us.