Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
By premier German clock makers Winterhalder and Hoffmier
~~ In superb condition throughout ~~
The case is quite outstanding, made of solid oak with brass finials, it is in lovely condition.
The original front glass door is in perfect condition
What really makes this clock stand out from the crowd is the superb condition and its high quality solid brass 8 day movement, one of the finest you will ever see in a clock of this type.
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.
Winterhalder and Hoffmier 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.
It comes with its original key and pendulum.
This clock is fully stamped with the Winterhalder and Hoffmier mark on the movement.
The dial measures 6" across.
This is without doubt one of the finest German clock movements you will ever see.
Genuine Winterhalder and Hoffmier clocks in this condition don't come along very often.
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.
Overall this is a very fine and beautifully proportioned original German bracket clock by the very best maker.
The clock comes with a full 12 month warranty.
Dimensions of clock: Height 38cm Width at its widest part is 23cm Depth 17cm
Delivery for this item to mainland England, Wales and Scotland is £15 and includes full setting up instructions and information on how to look after your clock.
For more information and detailed photographs especially of the movement please contact Andrew and Lynn Wilson of Fowey River Antiques on 01726 813155
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
OAK BRACKET CLOCK BY WINTERHALDER AND HOFFMEIR C1880
