Large-second pendulum clock, ‘Regulator’ PPU Lenzkirch, circa 1865, centre-second hand
Key facts
- Manufacturer
- Lenzkirch
- Production time
- around 1865
- Second-pendulum clock
- Central second hand
Description
Large second-hand pendulum clock, Regulator PPU Lenzkirch, circa 1865, central second hand Slim, tall case, glazed on three sides, made of walnut or walnut-veneered; in good condition for its age; various minor repairs to the veneer (small imperfections), no woodworm damage; the latch for opening the front door has been removed and replaced with two hooks (as is often the case); stamped ‘A.g.u.l. Lenzkirch’ on the reverse. Movement with anchor escapement (adjustable pallets), counter-lock and central seconds hand, one-week power reserve; the movement has been professionally overhauled (i.e. all parts derusted, pivots polished, worn bearings replaced, escapement geometry readjusted (by grinding), all screws, pawls and springs blue-tempered, various defective parts replaced, all parts polished, assembled and adjusted, the spring steel of the original pendulum spring replaced). Marked ‘Lenzkirch’ at the factory and bearing the serial number: 325864 (c. 1865). Despite its considerable age, the clock still runs very accurately, at less than 1 second per day (at a constant temperature). Heavy precision pendulum with wooden rod, adjustable contact spring for the pendulum fork, enamelled pendulum scale. Large deflection pulley. The pendulum lens, weight, movement stand and deflection pulley have been freshly painted with a special brass lacquer. Large, two-part, enamelled dial with Roman numerals and a gold-plated bezel; the dial is in good condition, with a slight hairline crack at the ‘X’ (not visible). Dimensions: Height: 170 cm Width: 39 cm Depth: 19 cm Sale to buyers collecting in person in 98701 Herschdorf or collection by a haulage contractor; the clock can also be packed on request (subject to an appropriate fee). Delivery to certain areas may be possible.