Early Frisian double hood pendulum clock with double bell, moon position and date display (rare) Around 1840 Painted hood and dial with copper corner pieces, indication for moon, date, hours, alarm clock mechanism In oak cabinet. The double hood with broken tympany and painted panels. With two separate bells for whole and half hour. With two brass weights. This type is also called the Groningen tail clock. Clockwork runs nice and regular. Date and moon position indication work. The clock does need to hang level. The striking mechanism needs to be checked (sometimes runs off, or does not strike) and the clock needs to be reset. The clock is signed on the inside of the hood and signed on the back of the dial by Van der Ploeg (see photos). On the side of the hood there are 2 paintings on wooden panel behind glass on both sides. The painting on the dial, side panels and hood is original and in unrestored condition. In the movement you can see old restorations. The door opens slightly crookedly (as far as visible, this is intended to be this way), clock is in good condition considering the age, but shows some signs (see photos for detailed description). Frisian tail clock with double painted hood Size: 162 x 42 x 23 cm Size shade: 68.5 x 42 x 23 cm Country of origin: The Netherlands Clockmaker: van der Ploeg Around 1840 Weight about 10 kg (estimate) Pick up in Amsterdam or can be sent carefully packed registered within EU with TNT if desired. DUE TO SIZE ONLY SHIPPING WITHIN EU.