Frisian tail clock - - Walnut - 1970-1980
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A Dutch Frisian tail clock from the 1970s with a walnut case and brass details, mechanical 8-day movement by Franz Hermle, 100 cm high, 29 cm wide and 19 cm deep, in excellent condition, striking on the half hour and on the hour with one bell.
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A traditional Dutch Frisian wall clock, also known as a Friese staartklok (Frisian wolf clock / anchor clock pendulum), characterized by a long, downward-pointing fatok (the “tail”) that protects the pendulum.
Clocks in this style – such as those made by the renowned Dutch company WUBA / Warmink in the mid-20th century – have characteristic and recurring design elements:
• Decorative figures on the roof: In the center is the figure of Atlas holding the globe (or the sky) on his shoulders, and on either side are winged angels/heralds with trumpets in their hands.
• Dial and functions: The arch above the dial houses a working moon phase display (mechanical moon disk). The dial itself is enriched with hand-painted traditional Dutch motifs, landscapes and floral decorations.
It bears the hallmarks of classicism (including the Dutch Louis styles, especially the Louis XVI style), which flourished in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
It works perfectly, it signals very discreetly, every half hour and on the hour, as many hours as there are. The clock itself is actually not heavy, it is made of walnut wood. It has a few signs of use, and it is decorated with yellow cathedral glass on the side.
We can post it carefully packaged, in an insured, registered package.
A traditional Dutch Frisian wall clock, also known as a Friese staartklok (Frisian wolf clock / anchor clock pendulum), characterized by a long, downward-pointing fatok (the “tail”) that protects the pendulum.
Clocks in this style – such as those made by the renowned Dutch company WUBA / Warmink in the mid-20th century – have characteristic and recurring design elements:
• Decorative figures on the roof: In the center is the figure of Atlas holding the globe (or the sky) on his shoulders, and on either side are winged angels/heralds with trumpets in their hands.
• Dial and functions: The arch above the dial houses a working moon phase display (mechanical moon disk). The dial itself is enriched with hand-painted traditional Dutch motifs, landscapes and floral decorations.
It bears the hallmarks of classicism (including the Dutch Louis styles, especially the Louis XVI style), which flourished in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
It works perfectly, it signals very discreetly, every half hour and on the hour, as many hours as there are. The clock itself is actually not heavy, it is made of walnut wood. It has a few signs of use, and it is decorated with yellow cathedral glass on the side.
We can post it carefully packaged, in an insured, registered package.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Wood type
Walnut
Clock type
Frisian tail clock
Material
Brass, Wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Maker/designer
Franz Hermle
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
100 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Weight
15 kg
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