Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
In superb outstanding condition throughout.
The case is quite outstanding, made of quarter sawn oak, 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. There are fine fretwork panels to each side with a red velvet backing.
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 ,it sounds divine.
Winterhalder and Hofmeier 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 Hofmeier mark on the movement.
This is without doubt one of the finest German clock movements you will ever see.
Genuine Winterhalder and Hofmeier clocks in this condition are extremely rare and do not often come on the open market.
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 movement comes with a full 12 month warranty.
Dimensions of clock: Height 16 inches Width at its widest part is 12 inches Depth 8 inches .
If you would like further information or more detailed photographs, especially of the movement, please telephone Andrew and Lynn Wilson of Fowey River Antiques, Cornwall on 01726 813155 daytime and evenings, we are open 7 days a week. Please be aware this clock is also available for sale in our shop and therefore maybe withdrawn.
Delivery for this item to mainland England, Wales and Scotland is Free and includes full setting up instructions and information on how to look after your clock.
For international shipping please check with us first, unfortunately we are unable to post to Northern or Southern Ireland.
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 1890s.
We are traditional watchmakers who specialise in the restoration of premium vintage watches.
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Superb Oak Winterhalder Hofmeier Ting Tang Mantel Clock C1890
