Antique European Deco Style Westminster Chime Clock Runs And Chimes Good
Antique European Deco Style Westminster Chime Clock Runs And Chimes Good. View My Other Items For Sale. This nice old clock was made in Europe, possibly by Hamburg American, probably in the 1930's, but the cross arrows logo is the only marking I see. The quality Westminster Chime movement is in good condition.
We have wound it up for a test run and find that it is in good running condition, keeping time and chiming properly. In case you are not familiar with Westminster Chimes, these are the ones that play a tune every 15 minutes; 4 notes on the quarter; 8 notes on the ½ hour; 12 notes at the ¾ hour; and then the full 16 note tune on the hour, followed by the hour toll, i. 1 toll at 1:00, 2 tolls at 2:00, etc. It has one the pierced style dials where you can see the clocks wood graing showing behind the dial.
It is a european style oak veneer that is artiscally matched together in the middle seam. The beautiful waterfall style case is in the original finish so will appear authentically, yet gently, aged. This clock has been very well taken care of over the years.The case measurements are 15" wide x 9 ½" high x 6 ½ deep. This clock comes complete with a key and original pendulum.
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