A fine quality brass lantern clock
by the esteemed makers Winterhalder and Hofmeier of
Germany, Circa 1880.
The substantial
quality polished and lacquered brass case of conventional
lantern clock design with four turned pillars surmounted
by finely cast finials. The case top decorated with
foliate castings and brass straps supporting the large
polished bell, surmounted by a matching finial, the whole
case standing on four turned brass feet.
The two opening side doors with applied sunburst
decoration and the back door with green silk covered sound
aperture.
The beautifully executed dial with
matted brass centre and silvered and engraved chapter ring
with four cast spandrels to the corners.
The fully restored high quality spring
driven eight day movement stamped to the backplate W &
H Sch.
Striking the hours on the single bell to the top of the
case and ting tang striking the quarter hours on two
bells, one inside the case the second on the top of the
clock. The original brass bob pendulum and large original
winding key.