A GERMAN WALNUT AND FRUITWOOD LONGCASE CLOCK

Description:

Mainz (?), 18th century
H. 230 cm
Walnut and fruitwood marquetried case, the front display glass missing. Silver-plated front with applied pewter ring dial, Roman numerals, decorated iron hands, small second, date, sub-dials for shutting off the striking mechanism, fine adjustment and month display with signs of the zodiac. Massive lever movement with a running time of eight days, 1/4 hour striking and carillon. Restorations, additions, movement not checked.
Mid-German private Collection.