Swiss Musical Automaton Novelty Mantel Clock, Late 19th Century

An antique Swiss musical automaton novelty mantel clock,…
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An antique Swiss musical automaton novelty mantel clock, Kriegel &, Hartmann, Geneva, the movement by Gordian Hettich &, Sohn, Furtwangen, late 19th century, eight day movement, spring driven with anchor escapement, striking the hours on three gongs, with automata and music box, the silvered metal Arabic numeral dial and the clock and musical movements set in walnut case in the form of a Gothic tower on a moulded base, the doors to the ends of the tower balcony opening to a procession of carved and painted wood figures of Christ and his Apostles, Kriegel &, Hartmann's metal label to the front of the base, the clock movement and its spiral gong marked Ghs. 89 cm high, 41 cm wide, 24 cm deep

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  • Anchor Escapement - An anchor escapement is a type of mechanical escapement used in clocks and watches. It is a refinement of the older verge escapement, which was used in early mechanical timekeeping devices. The anchor escapement is characterised by the use of an anchor-shaped pallet that rocks back and forth, alternately locking and releasing the escape wheel. This action allows the movement of the watch or clock to be regulated, producing the characteristic tick-tock sound that is associated with mechanical timekeeping devices. The anchor escapement is generally more accurate and reliable than the verge escapement, and it is still used in many modern clocks and watches today.
  • Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.

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