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Early
German hexagonal table clock by B. Furstenfelder -
Details:
The
silver champleve dial on this German hexagonal table
clock by Furstenfelder, of Friedberg, has Roman and
Arabic chapter rings with an alarm disc in the center
and pierced and engraved hands.
The
gilt brass case with oval framed glazed apertures
on the sides exposing the movement hinges on the base
housing the bell and resting on three elaborate scroll
feet. After opening the base, two nib pieces next
to the dial release the movement and dial from the
case.
The movement is secured between hexagonal brass plates
by five baluster pillars. A chain fusee going train
with verge escapement and elaborate back cock is regulated
from a silvered disc calibrated from 0-60. The striking
train has a barrel engraved in foliage, pierced and
chased strike gates, a calibrated count wheel, and
an engraved hammer. Two smaller hammers strike the
alarm. The gilt back plate is signed B. Frustenfelder,
Friedberg. This
clock is in excellent condition and in good working
order with a very robust alarm.
Circa
1690
Dimensions:
3 1/2”(6cm) high, 4 1/2”(11.5 cm) wide
View the Movement
Side Views of Movement
Bottom View
Base View
- Open Top
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