Wall clock - oud Stoelschippertje met vaste achter slinger, Friese Maker - Wood - 20th century

Offered is a beautiful old chair skipper between 80 and 100 years old. The clock is in super nice condition, something for an enthusiast. Timepiece has recently been cleaned and works as it should. The clock has an alarm clock and the clock strikes on the half and full hours. The clock has a short fixed back pendulum. The clock is 35 cm high, 14 cm wide at the front, and 12. 5 cm deep The term 'chair skipper' refers to rare miniature chair clocks that, according to tradition, were used on board barges. Due to the combination of a verge escapement with a short fixed pendulum, the clock continues to run even if it hangs slightly off-balance. Due to the small dimensions, these clocks are very easy to place in an interior and to combine with other interior pieces. This also makes them touching for many people to see. Due to their rarity, they are also popular with collectors.