Historicism, Gründerzeit ornate free-standing clock by L. Furtwängler, circa 1880
Key facts
- Country of manufacture
- Germany
- Production time
- around 1880
Description
Unusual historicist grandfather clock with numerous brass fittings by Lorenz Furtwängler & Söhne, circa 1880; the movement has recently been overhauled Unusual, narrow, tall case; angular plinth with an inlaid brass grille; above this, two multi-section solid columns flanked by lavish, openwork ornamentation. The top section is modelled on that of a Dutch chair clock, with cast decorative spouts on top. Numerous brass fittings and decorative spindles, as well as various mouldings, have been replaced, along with a small section of the rear panel (to the right of the clock head, below the right-hand decorative spindle); various repairs have been made to the right-hand mouldings on the head; two decorative fittings may be missing to the right and left of the head. The case has been treated with wax. Engraved dial with Roman numerals, historicising decorative hands. Movement with brass plates, anchor escapement (hook escapement) and half-hour striking mechanism (lock disc) driven by a tone spring, hollow gears, power reserve of 1 week; this has recently been overhauled (6 bearings re-centred, re-ground and replaced; pivots polished; anchor ground and polished; cleaning, assembly and lubrication). Ref. 110 LFS. Pendulum (scratched) and weights (dented) are included. Dimensions: Height 240 cm Width 43 cm Depth 32 cm The clock can be dismantled into two halves by removing the board attached to the rear (screwed in place).