Tool Antique - Billiard clock from 1893
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Antique billiard clock from 1893, made of oak, dating to ca. 1850–1900, Netherlands origin, dimensions 28 × 26 × 11 cm, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
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This is an antique billiard clock from H&M Wilden Freres of Brussels.
Henry Wilden was a well-known billiard-table manufacturer and teacher around 1893. In 1899 the later collaboration with Maurice Van de Kerckhove ended.
The clock is in working order and completely intact except for the small key that opens the mounting. The back is double; first you screw the whole unit to the wall, and then you fold it closed and seal the mounting by turning the lock shut. That key doesn't fit.
On the left side there is a lock with the correct key. If you open it, a flap will open and you can remove the balls from the device.
At that moment the timer also starts ticking, and you can see your minutes slipping away on a grand scale.
I assume that after an hour has passed, the bell on the right side will ring; I haven't waited that long.
On the back you can wind it up; it still works perfectly, and the spring feels good.
The balls could very well be ivory; I don’t know. If that’s the case, they’re at least over 125 years old.
Everything is complete and functioning, which is truly unique for someone his age.
I think this is a museum piece, especially given its condition and its operability.
Shipping will be in a very large crate with lots of packing material, and the balls will be packed separately.
This is an antique billiard clock from H&M Wilden Freres of Brussels.
Henry Wilden was a well-known billiard-table manufacturer and teacher around 1893. In 1899 the later collaboration with Maurice Van de Kerckhove ended.
The clock is in working order and completely intact except for the small key that opens the mounting. The back is double; first you screw the whole unit to the wall, and then you fold it closed and seal the mounting by turning the lock shut. That key doesn't fit.
On the left side there is a lock with the correct key. If you open it, a flap will open and you can remove the balls from the device.
At that moment the timer also starts ticking, and you can see your minutes slipping away on a grand scale.
I assume that after an hour has passed, the bell on the right side will ring; I haven't waited that long.
On the back you can wind it up; it still works perfectly, and the spring feels good.
The balls could very well be ivory; I don’t know. If that’s the case, they’re at least over 125 years old.
Everything is complete and functioning, which is truly unique for someone his age.
I think this is a museum piece, especially given its condition and its operability.
Shipping will be in a very large crate with lots of packing material, and the balls will be packed separately.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Wood type
Oak
Style
Antique
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
28 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Title additional information
Billiard clock from 1893
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