Description
These were made in the Friesland area in the first half of the 19th century. The top 3 finials, female trumpeters on either side of Atlas carrying the world on his shoulders /are proper new replacements from Amsterdam. Arnaud Meurs brings these finials over in his suitcase, and regularly has them for sale. The weight driven movement is of 30 hour duration, strikes the hours in full and the halves in passing, and is provided with a weight driven alarm as well. There is an anchor escapement. Dial and all paint decorations are original and excellent. The meter pendulum swings in the shallow wooden "tail" beneath the hood. Large and impressive. Height 64 inches
Record courtesy of R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts