Skeleton clock - Brass clock under a glass house - 2022
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Skeletal clock or watermill clock with a large wheel and steel balls, brass movement under a glass case, 46×41×25 cm, 12.8 kg, estimated period 2022, mechanical clock mechanism with an 8‑day power reserve, winding key included, in excellent condition and in working order, original design by Peter Bonnert but reproduced in China, accompanied by an English instruction and a glass dome.
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Skeletal clock, also known as a watermill clock, with a large water wheel and steel balls. This industrial clock has a large paddle wheel on the right side with small steel balls. The weight of these balls powers the clock. The time is read on a large porcelain dial with black Arabic numerals. Every minute a small ball falls from the water wheel onto a track, where the steel ball rolls to the left. The water tower with a large spiral pillar picks up the balls one by one and lifts them up. Every 60 seconds a steel ball drops from the left tower into the channel to the water wheel. This cycle repeats as long as the clock runs. The clock has a pendulum at the back to regulate the time. The entire operation of this clock is like a water wheel, only the balls flow through the channel and there is a clock on the large wheel.
The clock is protected by a glass case with a door at the front.
The clock is 46 cm high, 41 cm wide and 25 cm deep, including the glass cap.
The original was made by Peter Bonnert.
This is a beautiful reproduction, made in China.
The clock comes with a clear user manual/instructions in English (translated with Google Translate).
Operation is shown on You Tube: https://youtu.be/WPeSsWwXyMI
Skeletal clock is safely packaged and shipped in two packages, insured with track & trace.
The glass dome is shipped in a separate package.
The shipping costs are therefore somewhat higher!!!
Seller's Story
Past and Present was founded in 1989 and sells a tasteful mix of decorative objects, antiques and curiosities.
We are proud of our "not satisfied, money back" guarantee.
Our aim is to keep the positive feedback score above 98%.
Satisfied customers are our top priority and we will do everything for this.
Every week we are looking for special objects, mostly antiques, but also decorative objects with the charm of antiques.
Translated by Google TranslateSkeletal clock, also known as a watermill clock, with a large water wheel and steel balls. This industrial clock has a large paddle wheel on the right side with small steel balls. The weight of these balls powers the clock. The time is read on a large porcelain dial with black Arabic numerals. Every minute a small ball falls from the water wheel onto a track, where the steel ball rolls to the left. The water tower with a large spiral pillar picks up the balls one by one and lifts them up. Every 60 seconds a steel ball drops from the left tower into the channel to the water wheel. This cycle repeats as long as the clock runs. The clock has a pendulum at the back to regulate the time. The entire operation of this clock is like a water wheel, only the balls flow through the channel and there is a clock on the large wheel.
The clock is protected by a glass case with a door at the front.
The clock is 46 cm high, 41 cm wide and 25 cm deep, including the glass cap.
The original was made by Peter Bonnert.
This is a beautiful reproduction, made in China.
The clock comes with a clear user manual/instructions in English (translated with Google Translate).
Operation is shown on You Tube: https://youtu.be/WPeSsWwXyMI
Skeletal clock is safely packaged and shipped in two packages, insured with track & trace.
The glass dome is shipped in a separate package.
The shipping costs are therefore somewhat higher!!!
Seller's Story
Past and Present was founded in 1989 and sells a tasteful mix of decorative objects, antiques and curiosities.
We are proud of our "not satisfied, money back" guarantee.
Our aim is to keep the positive feedback score above 98%.
Satisfied customers are our top priority and we will do everything for this.
Every week we are looking for special objects, mostly antiques, but also decorative objects with the charm of antiques.
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Era
After 2000
Clock type
Skeleton clock
Material
Brass clock under a glass house
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
46 cm
Width
41 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
2022
Weight
12.8 kg
Winding key
Yes
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