Description
8-day time only rosewood case in the style of 1840, in fair condition. These cases with fine barley twist columns were most popular in Berlin. There is a little veneer loss on the top and some roughness on the base. The case lacks small carved finials, and the top capitals are improperly replaced. The chapter ring has some hairline cracks, and the dial center was chipped and glued over with a piece of white paper (took us a while to see this!). The well made movement has dead beat escapement and maintaining power. This is a nice classic, elegant design case, and deserves some more restoration; would have been $800 if nicer. Height 38"
Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts