IRON CLOCK Late Gothic, probably from southern Germany, 16th century
IRON CLOCK
Late Gothic, probably from southern Germany, 16th century
Open case, the canted corner pillars with cusps and terminating in forged scrolls. Going train with verge escapement and balance wheel, and hour-striking train with external count wheel striking on a bell, arranged one behind the other. Later red-painted metal dial. Iron weights. With later wall bracket. Bell frame replaced.
12.5 × 12.5 × 29 cm.
Cleaned.
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IRON CLOCK
Late Gothic, probably from southern Germany, 16th century
Open case, the canted corner pillars with cusps and terminating in forged scrolls. Going train with verge escapement and balance wheel, and hour-striking train with external count wheel striking on a bell, arranged one behind the other. Later red-painted metal dial. Iron weights. With later wall bracket. Bell frame replaced.
12.5 × 12.5 × 29 cm.
Cleaned.