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MOVEMENT BY JAN HENKELS, 18TH CENTURY; CASE ADAPTED; MOVEMENT AND CASE PROBABLY ASSOCIATED
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A DUTCH WALNUT, BURR-WALNUT AND FRUITWOOD MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH AUTOMATON 'SCHEEPJESMECHANIEK'
MOVEMENT BY JAN HENKELS, 18TH CENTURY; CASE ADAPTED; MOVEMENT AND CASE PROBABLY ASSOCIATED
The case of typical form, surmounted by three giltwood figural finials, polychrome painted dial with silvered chapter ring, engraved gilt-brass centre with subsidiary seconds ring and date aperture, sectors for month and day of week, moonphase above VI, above a shaped recessed surround with an automaton scene with rocking ships, a track-boat, anglers and a windmill, eight-day movement, anchor escapement, Dutch strike on two bells; pendulum, two brass weights
290 cm. high (overall)
MOVEMENT BY JAN HENKELS, 18TH CENTURY; CASE ADAPTED; MOVEMENT AND CASE PROBABLY ASSOCIATED
The case of typical form, surmounted by three giltwood figural finials, polychrome painted dial with silvered chapter ring, engraved gilt-brass centre with subsidiary seconds ring and date aperture, sectors for month and day of week, moonphase above VI, above a shaped recessed surround with an automaton scene with rocking ships, a track-boat, anglers and a windmill, eight-day movement, anchor escapement, Dutch strike on two bells; pendulum, two brass weights
290 cm. high (overall)
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Please note:
The movement of this clock should be dated 18th Century, by Jan Henkels.
The case 18th century with some alterations and adapted to accomodate the movement, movement and case probably associated.
The movement of this clock should be dated 18th Century, by Jan Henkels.
The case 18th century with some alterations and adapted to accomodate the movement, movement and case probably associated.
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