M. Winterhalder & Hofmeier bracket clock. ca 1890.

A very high quality German bracket clock with walnut case and beveled glass.

Winterhalder Bracket clock

 

This clock strikes the quarters with one chime for ¼ past 2 chimes for ½ past and 3 chimes for ¼ till the hour.Bracket Clock Movement The hours all strike on a single gong and the quarters on a double gong.
The movement in this clock is of the highest quality. Fine gear work, thick plates, top quality materials and high tolerances. The clock is regulated from the clock’s face. The small dial at the top of the face is to regulate the clock.

Fast/SlowThe hand is attached to a small cam that sits behind the face plate which, in turn, is connected via a lever assembly to the suspension spring. The lever raises and lowers the suspension spring which is attached to the pendulum. Thus, the clock advances and retards according to the position of the small hand on the dial ‘fast & slow’.

This clock will require some TLC. I will get around to dismantling and cleaning the movement. You will also notice that at least one of the striking hammers is not original and there is some shoddy soldering work on the hammers that will need some tidying up.

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One Response to M. Winterhalder & Hofmeier bracket clock. ca 1890.

  1. Lucy Humphreys

    hi i have a clock exactly the same as the one in the picture except mine has glass edges i cant find it anywhere could you help out in anyway .

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