Johann Jacob Möllinger | IMPRESSIVE LONGCASE CLOCK
IMPRESSIVE LONGCASE CLOCK.
Möllinger, Johann Jacob. Neustadt
Date: Ca. 1750.
Technique: Case with rosewood marquetry, fire-gilded bronze fittings, glass.
Description: Elegant, three-part case violin-like broadened centre at the height of the pendulum. The
curved top section with case glazed in the front and at the sides finely pierced and grids
backed with fabric as sound outlets. The chapter ring dial with Roman numerals and Arabic
minutes, subsidiary second below the XII as well as aperture for week day, month and date.
In the lunette lunar phase and age. Large movement with 5 columns and open lantern wheels.
One-month power with puley. Quarter-hour chime by means of a carillon on four bells,
strike on another large bell. Silent lever at 47/48.
Measurement: Height 270, Width 66cm.
Mark: The dial inscribed "Jacob Möllinger Neustadt" (Electoral Palatinate, privileged clock maker, clock maker, gest. 1763).
Case with some damage to the veneer.
Enclosed: Pendulum & weights.
Literature:
Abeler, Jürgen: Meister der Uhrmacherkunst, Wuppertal 2010. Meister see p. 389.
We are delighted to be able to present another work by Johann Jacob Möllinger (1695-1763), court clockmaker to the Elector Palatine from Neustadt. His masterfully crafted works were held in high esteem and it was not without reason that he was appointed court clockmaker to the Palatine Electors Carl Philipp and Carl Theodor. In addition to large tower clocks, he also produced complicated movements for grandfather clocks with musical movements and carillons. A master of his time that is still valid today.
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IMPRESSIVE LONGCASE CLOCK.
Möllinger, Johann Jacob. Neustadt
Date: Ca. 1750.
Technique: Case with rosewood marquetry, fire-gilded bronze fittings, glass.
Description: Elegant, three-part case violin-like broadened centre at the height of the pendulum. The
curved top section with case glazed in the front and at the sides finely pierced and grids
backed with fabric as sound outlets. The chapter ring dial with Roman numerals and Arabic
minutes, subsidiary second below the XII as well as aperture for week day, month and date.
In the lunette lunar phase and age. Large movement with 5 columns and open lantern wheels.
One-month power with puley. Quarter-hour chime by means of a carillon on four bells,
strike on another large bell. Silent lever at 47/48.
Measurement: Height 270, Width 66cm.
Mark: The dial inscribed "Jacob Möllinger Neustadt" (Electoral Palatinate, privileged clock maker, clock maker, gest. 1763).
Case with some damage to the veneer.
Enclosed: Pendulum & weights.
Literature:
Abeler, Jürgen: Meister der Uhrmacherkunst, Wuppertal 2010. Meister see p. 389.
We are delighted to be able to present another work by Johann Jacob Möllinger (1695-1763), court clockmaker to the Elector Palatine from Neustadt. His masterfully crafted works were held in high esteem and it was not without reason that he was appointed court clockmaker to the Palatine Electors Carl Philipp and Carl Theodor. In addition to large tower clocks, he also produced complicated movements for grandfather clocks with musical movements and carillons. A master of his time that is still valid today.
