Description
This is a well carved Linden case with a walnut top. Someone along the way stripped the dark stain off the case. Linden is a finely grained wood that takes fine detail, and this case has a "bull market steer" below the dial and a carved pheasant at the apex. There are ferns and forest plants along the base and the sides and top are decorated with oak leaves. Has a good old bird and carved hands. The heavy brass movement is geared for 56 hours, but these are usually wound daily. Has a nice tone on old flutes; bellows have been recovered. Height 24"
Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts