19th Century Triple Fusee 8 Bell 5 Gong Musical Bracket Clock

Description

This listing is for a rare antique English bracket clock.

This clock is quite gorgeous featuring a carved wooden case, … more This listing is for a rare antique English bracket clock.

This clock is quite gorgeous featuring a carved wooden case, brass dial, and an 8 bell, 5 gong triple chain fusee movement

There is also a commemorative plate at the bottom that reads “Presented to F.C. Drabble Esq by the employees and a few friends on his retirement after 45 years services as manager to Mess RS Yates Haywood & Co Effingham Works Rotterdam March 6th 1896”

The clock is signed on the movement by Winterhalder & Hofmeier (W&H Sch). Winterhalder & Hofmeier was a German company that was known for making high quality timepieces for the English market.

The clock has quarter strike features in which the 8 bells (or 5 gongs) play a tune. The 8 bells can be switched to “off” or has the option to play on 5 gongs instead if desired.

14 x 9.4 x 19.75 inches.

The movement plates are about 7.75 x 9.25 inches

The clock appears to be in overall good condition.

The movement is was last serviced in 2024

It is currently running.

Please note that any mechanical clock that is shipped might require adjustments upon arrival, and thus time accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Chairish sells clocks solely to be intended for display. The mechanical elements are not guaranteed to be in working order by Chairish. less