A Dutch Frisian maddered oak "staartschippertje" Second quarter 19th Century

15.5-cm polychrome painted dial with flower spandrels and landscape in the arch, brass hands and alarm disc, brass posted verge movement with short pendulum, countwheel striking and alarm on a bell, maddered oak case with ebonized pilasters and pierced shaped tail

The numerals of the dail repainted, could be improved. Movement able to function, but needs to be cleaned. Case in dirty condition. Chimnees replaced. Pilasters with dents. Movement a little deep in the case, but seems to be OK. Lower part of the tail restored. Together with three weights.
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