Denmark
Jurgen Luther, Copenhagen Denmark, walnut cased musical movement C.1730, in a later case of oak with walnut veneers, and inlays of ash, and incised ivory, on turned compressed ball feet, and with heavy ebonized moldings, bonnet sides with fabric lined
Case appears late 1700s; note arch with musical tunes "almost" fits hood; case with good polish, scratches and a few minor losses, feet replaced, fabric behind top fret missing, dial good, a bit dirty, and with areas of minor tarnish, hands with oxidation, indicator hand in arch incorrect {needs simple pointer}, movement very dirty, appears to be complete and functional. Jurgen Luther was working in Demark as early as 1725 Ht 94 1/2"
C.1840, Dutch Staartklok, also commonly called a Dutch Hood, or a Tail Clock in the states; this one with a double hood.
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.
C.1800, Dutch, Stoelklok in poor to fair original condition, needing work.
This clock was in Ned Howards basement with the movement laying less dial and the leads broken off the case. Tom taped the leads (the cast lead trim) on for this foto (part is missing), and installed the dial and hands. It has an alarm assembly (small chain). The lead weight is not original. The pallets on the verge have their tips broken and the crown wheel free wheels if you hang the weight. Also dirt and discoloration on the dial; glass absent from side doors. Height 29 inches
Danish painted tallcase clock, circa 1860
From the Danish Island of Born Holm. With wonderful gold decorations surrounding the dial opening. Very few clocks from this location make this a rare find. Completely original. Painted floral bouquet on the dial; has an eight-day movement with ting-tang strike on two bells. H6'6" W18" x D10 inches. Additional keywords: longcase, tallcase, grandfather
C.1830, Dutch Stoelklok Wall Clock, as-found.
This clock has been in storage in Maine for 35 years, and has lost its hands, weights, bell, pend, case lead (top). Still it is an interesting clock, worthy of restoration. The alarm train is present, but front disc is absent; note also rolling moon. The paint on the mermaids looks as if it were re-done mid-20th century. Height 27" $500-800
C.1791 (dated) Danish Tall clock, 8-day, time and strike, brass dial with painted case.
Condition: this clock has been attractively restored, the case painted a medium rose color, with gray and gold accents. The restoration on the case was done professionally and has a muted antique appearance. The well made movement with rack and snail strike is similar to an English model from the same time period, but with more delicate pillars. The brass dial is a bit more crude, the dial plate of hammered brass and the spandrels and chapter of cast lead. The movement was recently cleaned and re-strung and is running OK. Dial dimensions = 11.2 x 15" Case height = 82"