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A Dutch part-ebonised oak Staartklok, mid 19th century
The case of typical form with breakarch hood surmounted by giltwood figures representing Fame flanking Atlas, with ebonised pilasters to the hood with brass capitals, glazed side panels, the 'tail' with central brass urn and swag mount, the painted iron dial (some losses and re-touching) with rolling moon in the arch, with brass seasonal spandrels to the arcaded chapter ring, inside calendar ring, with brass hands and alarm disc, the twin train movement with anchor escapement and strike on bell
58in. (147cm.) high
The case of typical form with breakarch hood surmounted by giltwood figures representing Fame flanking Atlas, with ebonised pilasters to the hood with brass capitals, glazed side panels, the 'tail' with central brass urn and swag mount, the painted iron dial (some losses and re-touching) with rolling moon in the arch, with brass seasonal spandrels to the arcaded chapter ring, inside calendar ring, with brass hands and alarm disc, the twin train movement with anchor escapement and strike on bell
58in. (147cm.) high