ANTIQUE WINTERHALDER & HOFMEIER PETITE SONNERIE BRACKET CLOCK. FOR J E CALDWELL
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:16264209 | Brand: W&H |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany | Modified Item: No |
| Clock Type: GOTHIC BEEHIVE | Featured Refinements: Antique Bracket Clock |
**PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION, AND CHECK OUT ALL OF THE PHOTOS BEFORE BIDDING!! THIS IS AN AUCTION, AND WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS OR OFFER PARTIAL REFUNDS.**THIS IS A STUNNING CARVED MAHOGANY WINTERHALDER & HOFMEIER OR W&H LARGE GOTHIC BEEHIVE CLOCK. THE CLOCK HAS A PETITE SONNERIE MOVEMENT AND RUNS AND STRIKES PROPERLY. ALTHOUGH THE CLOCK IS IN EXCELLENT RUNNING CONDITION, IT MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED, BALANCED AND SERVICED AFTER SHIPPING. ALL OF OUR CLO...CKS AND PARTS ARE SOLD FOR PARTS OR REPAIR, IN "AS-IS" CONDITION.THE CLOCK IS A "JEWELER'S" TIMEPIECE AND THE FRONT DIAL IS SIGNED "J.E. CALDWELL".THE STRIKE IS CALLED A PETITE SONNERIE (FRENCH FOR LITTLE STRIKE) AND IT HAS A 2 GONG STRIKE THAT COUNTS EACH QUARTER HOUR. ON THE HOUR THE CLOCK STRIKE A SINGLE GONG TO COUNT THE HOURS. THE 19TH CENTURY GERMAN MOVEMENT DOES NOT HAVE A REPEATER FUNCTION. BOTH GONGS ARE CATHEDRAL AND THEY HAVE A DEEP RESONATING CHUCH LIKE SOUND. THE MOVEMENT OPERATES PERFECTLY.
THE CASE IS IN REALLY GOOD SHAPE AND IT IS HEAVER THAN THE TYPICAL GOTHIC BEEHIVE CLOCK. THE FINISH IS BEAUTIFUL AND IT LOOKS ORIGINAL. THE CASE IS DECORATED WITH FEDERAL INLAY AND IT SITS LEVEL ON BRASS BUN FEET. THE BACK DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES WELL. IT HAS A SILK LINED PIERCED BRASS DESIGN IN THE BACK DOOR THAT ALLOWS YOU TO HEAR THE PETITE SONNERIE STRIKE LIKE A SPEAKER.
THE AGED SILVERED CLOCK DIAL IS SIGNED BY THE LUXURY PHILADELPHIA JEWELER "J.E. CALDWELL". THE BLACK ENAMEL INSET INTO THE ROMAN NUMERALS IS IN GOOD CONDITION. THE PIN-SET HANDS ADVANCE AND INITIATE THE DOUBLE GONG STRIKE EVERY 15 MINUTES, LEADING UP TO THE HOUR COUNT. THE BRASS BEZEL HAS A PUSH BUTTON RELEASE ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE BEZEL HAS THE ORIGINAL CONVEX & BEVELED GLASS IN IT. THE CLOCK HAS AN 8 DAY SQUARE PLATE, SIGNED W&H GERMAN MOVEMENT. THE MOVEMENT IS VERY EASY TO BALANCE AND EVERYTHING OPERATES WELL. WE TIMED THE CLOCK AND IT IS KEEPING ACCURATE TIME.THE CLOCK COMES WITH THE PENDULUM, AND TWO KEYS. ONE WINDS THE MAINSPRINGS AND THE OTHER ADJUSTS THE FAST SLOW ON THE TOP OF THE DIAL.
THE W&H GOTHIC BEEHIVE MANTEL CLOCK MEASURES: EXTERIOR - 13 3/8" TALL X 9 3/8" WIDE X 6" DEEP. WE MAKE SURE THAT WE MEASURE TWICE AND DO OUR BEST TO DESCRIBE EACH ITEM.THIS CAME FROM A COLLECTORS / HOROLOGIST ESTATE. THERE WILL BE MANY MORE CLOCKS AND PARTS IN OUR EBAY STORE. FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR SOME FUN AND RARE ITEMS!PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTO'S CAREFULLY BECAUSE WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT WILL ARRIVE. ALSO PLEASE KEEP IN MIND IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE MERCHANDISE, WE CAN NOT COMBINE SHIPPING.HAVE NO FEAR....WE DO NOT CUT CORNERS ON SHIPPING!! WE USE PROFESSIONAL PACKING SUPPLIES AND WILL MAKE SURE THIS ANTIQUE IS WELL PACKED FOR IT'S JOURNEY. ALL OF OUR SHIPPING PRICES ARE CLEARLY DISPLAYED ON OUR PAGE. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO CHANGE THE SHIPPING ESPECIALLY ONCE PLACING A BID, OR AFTER THE AUCTION HAS ENDED!!WE RECOMMEND BRINGING ANY ANTIQUE CLOCK TO YOUR LOCAL CLOCK SHOP, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH HOW TO BALANCE AN ANTIQUE CLOCK.ALL INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS WILL BE HANDLED THROUGH EBAY'S GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM. PLEASE CLICK THE SHIPPING DETAILS TAB FOR INFORMATION.
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THE CASE IS IN REALLY GOOD SHAPE AND IT IS HEAVER THAN THE TYPICAL GOTHIC BEEHIVE CLOCK. THE FINISH IS BEAUTIFUL AND IT LOOKS ORIGINAL. THE CASE IS DECORATED WITH FEDERAL INLAY AND IT SITS LEVEL ON BRASS BUN FEET. THE BACK DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES WELL. IT HAS A SILK LINED PIERCED BRASS DESIGN IN THE BACK DOOR THAT ALLOWS YOU TO HEAR THE PETITE SONNERIE STRIKE LIKE A SPEAKER.
THE AGED SILVERED CLOCK DIAL IS SIGNED BY THE LUXURY PHILADELPHIA JEWELER "J.E. CALDWELL". THE BLACK ENAMEL INSET INTO THE ROMAN NUMERALS IS IN GOOD CONDITION. THE PIN-SET HANDS ADVANCE AND INITIATE THE DOUBLE GONG STRIKE EVERY 15 MINUTES, LEADING UP TO THE HOUR COUNT. THE BRASS BEZEL HAS A PUSH BUTTON RELEASE ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE BEZEL HAS THE ORIGINAL CONVEX & BEVELED GLASS IN IT. THE CLOCK HAS AN 8 DAY SQUARE PLATE, SIGNED W&H GERMAN MOVEMENT. THE MOVEMENT IS VERY EASY TO BALANCE AND EVERYTHING OPERATES WELL. WE TIMED THE CLOCK AND IT IS KEEPING ACCURATE TIME.THE CLOCK COMES WITH THE PENDULUM, AND TWO KEYS. ONE WINDS THE MAINSPRINGS AND THE OTHER ADJUSTS THE FAST SLOW ON THE TOP OF THE DIAL.
THE W&H GOTHIC BEEHIVE MANTEL CLOCK MEASURES: EXTERIOR - 13 3/8" TALL X 9 3/8" WIDE X 6" DEEP. WE MAKE SURE THAT WE MEASURE TWICE AND DO OUR BEST TO DESCRIBE EACH ITEM.THIS CAME FROM A COLLECTORS / HOROLOGIST ESTATE. THERE WILL BE MANY MORE CLOCKS AND PARTS IN OUR EBAY STORE. FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR SOME FUN AND RARE ITEMS!PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTO'S CAREFULLY BECAUSE WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT WILL ARRIVE. ALSO PLEASE KEEP IN MIND IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE MERCHANDISE, WE CAN NOT COMBINE SHIPPING.HAVE NO FEAR....WE DO NOT CUT CORNERS ON SHIPPING!! WE USE PROFESSIONAL PACKING SUPPLIES AND WILL MAKE SURE THIS ANTIQUE IS WELL PACKED FOR IT'S JOURNEY. ALL OF OUR SHIPPING PRICES ARE CLEARLY DISPLAYED ON OUR PAGE. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO CHANGE THE SHIPPING ESPECIALLY ONCE PLACING A BID, OR AFTER THE AUCTION HAS ENDED!!WE RECOMMEND BRINGING ANY ANTIQUE CLOCK TO YOUR LOCAL CLOCK SHOP, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH HOW TO BALANCE AN ANTIQUE CLOCK.ALL INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS WILL BE HANDLED THROUGH EBAY'S GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM. PLEASE CLICK THE SHIPPING DETAILS TAB FOR INFORMATION.
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