Mounted Ships Clock Striking 8 Bells of the Watch

Name: Mounted Ships Clock Striking 8 Bells of the Watch
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA921894
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Masons Antiques

Description

This is a quite unique ships clock by Schatz of Germany. This 8 day clock strikes the 8 bells of the 4 hour watch pattern on a ship, striking a different number of strikes each half-hour. It strikes using 2 hammers on a heavy cast brass bell that is mounted above the clock. It is mounted on a beautifully polished mahogany backboard. The body of the clock is gold painted with a chromium plated, heavy bevelled glass, opening front door. The white dial has black Arabic numerals plus an inner marking of the 24 hr clock. It is signed "Schatz. Royal Mariner. Made in Germany" with a motif showing "8bells". It has a Strike/Silent button within the dial.

The 8 day movement has just been fully serviced by our Bhi registered staff and carries our usual 12 mths full parts and labour guarantee.

We have sold many, many ships clocks but never have we seen one of this super specification.

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

22cm (8.66")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Declaration

Masons Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA921894

Dealers Notes

Masons Antiques are specialist suppliers of high quality, guaranteed, antique clocks.

Description

This is a quite unique ships clock by Schatz of Germany.

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This 8 day clock strikes the 8 bells of the 4 hour watch pattern on a ship, striking a different number of strikes each half-hour.

Masons Antiques

It strikes using 2 hammers on a heavy cast brass bell that is mounted above the clock. It is mounted on a beautifully polished mahogany backboard. The body of the clock is gold painted with a chromium plated, heavy bevelled glass, opening front door. The white dial has black Arabic numerals plus an inner marking of the 24 hr clock. It is signed "Schatz. Royal Mariner. Made in Germany" with a motif showing "8bells". It has a Strike/Silent button within the dial.