Wall clock - Wood - 1950-1960
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Dutch Friesian Staartklok wall clock in wood with a hand-painted dial, mechanical eight-day movement, strikes on the hour and half-hour on a bell, circa 1960, about 70 cm high, 35 cm wide, 15 cm deep, weight circa 8 kg, in good condition and in working order.
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Dutch Friesian Staartklok Wall Clock - Hand Painted Dial - Mermaid Figures - Circa 1960 - Working
Description:
Dutch Friesian wall clock, type “Staartklok”, circa 1960.
Beautiful working wooden Friesian clock with hand-painted dial.
The dial is hand-painted on wood with a Dutch landscape: windmill, farmhouses, trees and birds above the chapter ring. White chapter ring with black Roman numerals and Arabic minute markers, center with a gilt 8-point star. Gilt ornate hands.
Case in black painted wood with richly cast and gilded mounts:
- Gilt crest at top with two lions supporting a red and white striped shield
- Two cast mermaid figures on the sides holding horns
- Painted cherub head below the dial
- Red turned feet at base
Fitted with 3 brass chains and a gilt sunburst pendulum. Weight-driven 8-day movement. Strikes the hours and half-hours on a single bell.
Condition:
Good condition with minor signs of wear consistent with age. Hand-painted dial and mermaid figures intact. Movement in working order, keeps time and strikes correctly.
Dimensions:
Height: approx. 70 cm including crest
Width: approx. 35 cm
Depth: approx. 15 cm
Weight: approx. 8 kg
Technical details:
- Movement: Mechanical weight-driven, 8-day reserve
- Striking: On the hour and half-hour, one bell
- Country of origin: Netherlands, Friesland
- Period: Circa 1960
Dutch Friesian Staartklok Wall Clock - Hand Painted Dial - Mermaid Figures - Circa 1960 - Working
Description:
Dutch Friesian wall clock, type “Staartklok”, circa 1960.
Beautiful working wooden Friesian clock with hand-painted dial.
The dial is hand-painted on wood with a Dutch landscape: windmill, farmhouses, trees and birds above the chapter ring. White chapter ring with black Roman numerals and Arabic minute markers, center with a gilt 8-point star. Gilt ornate hands.
Case in black painted wood with richly cast and gilded mounts:
- Gilt crest at top with two lions supporting a red and white striped shield
- Two cast mermaid figures on the sides holding horns
- Painted cherub head below the dial
- Red turned feet at base
Fitted with 3 brass chains and a gilt sunburst pendulum. Weight-driven 8-day movement. Strikes the hours and half-hours on a single bell.
Condition:
Good condition with minor signs of wear consistent with age. Hand-painted dial and mermaid figures intact. Movement in working order, keeps time and strikes correctly.
Dimensions:
Height: approx. 70 cm including crest
Width: approx. 35 cm
Depth: approx. 15 cm
Weight: approx. 8 kg
Technical details:
- Movement: Mechanical weight-driven, 8-day reserve
- Striking: On the hour and half-hour, one bell
- Country of origin: Netherlands, Friesland
- Period: Circa 1960
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, bell & gong
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
70 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Weight
8 kg
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