South German Provincial Front Pendulum Wall Clock

An 18th century German "hook and spike" polychrome iron wall clock.

• Later painted iron dial features decorative crest with rose motif.
• Clock face composed of an outer chapter ring with Roman numerals at the hours ,and an inner chapter ring with numerals marking the quarter hours.
• Iron clock hands terminate in decorative brass tips.
• Iron case with glazed and hinged doors hung by a suspension ring and spurs.
• 30-hour weight-driven movement with verge escapement and cow-tail front pendulum.
• Hourly count-wheel strike to the bell mounted at top.
• Clock requires winding on a 30-hour cycle.

Originally purchased from Gude & Meis, Amsterdam, 2021.