Antique iron clock with a ‘Vorderzappler’ mechanism, spindle escapement and striking mechanism, circa 1806
Key facts
- Country of manufacture
- Southern Germany
- Production time
- around 1806
Description
Antique iron wall clock, ‘Vorder-Zappler’ type with spindle escapement, circa 1806, from southern Germany or the Alpine region Classical-style curved dial with Arabic numerals and floral decoration; some colour loss. Presumably original brass hands. Fine prismatic movement with spindle escapement and lock-disc striking mechanism (to an upper bell) with hourly striking; the movement is well preserved and, as far as can be ascertained, in working order; the two weights were added at a later date. One dust door is original; the other was added later. Dimensions: Height: 33 cm Width: 24.5 cm Depth: 14 cm