Museum piece
The wide wooden case defines the appearance of this clock. The front has a particularly decorative wood grain, further emphasized by the symmetrical arrangement of the veneer panels. Rounded sides and edges give the case a calm, unified shape.
The large silver-coloured numerals and distinctive hands stand out clearly against the warm wooden surface. Its width, soft curves and lively grain give the clock a striking yet elegant appearance.
Inside is a mechanical pendulum movement. The striking mechanism produces a Bim-Bam chime on three chime rods. On the hour, the clock strikes the corresponding number of hours; on the half-hour, it strikes once.
Manufacturer
It is no longer possible to identify the maker of every clock with certainty. Company marks, inscriptions and other clues may have been lost over the decades. Cases and movements were also frequently made by different businesses.
Where clear evidence is lacking, we deliberately refrain from attributing a clock to a particular manufacturer. The clock itself nevertheless remains a witness to its time. Its design, technology and craftsmanship tell part of its history even when its maker is unknown.