Antique Black Forest Automaton Novelty Mantel Clock, Gothic Chapel Design
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An antique black forest automaton novelty mantel clock, the movement by Gordian Hettich &, Sohn, Furtwangen, circa 1900, the eight day movement with spring drive, strike on bell and two hammers. The Roman numeral dial and movement set in walnut case in the form of a Gothic chapel on a stepped base, the left door opening with the movement to reveal a monk pulling a cord connected to the bell in the tower, the movement marked Ghs. 78 cm high, 43 cm wide, 26.5 cm deep
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Black Forest - clocks, type 89
- clocks, mantle & shelf, material or style - walnut 70
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clocks, type
- automata / automaton 45
- novelty 59