C.1900, German, Winterhalder and Hofmeier, 8-day 2-fusee, 3/4 Whittington/Westminster chime on a choice of 4 gongs or 8-bells with hours only strike on a deep toned cathedral gong.
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22 October 2024
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Condition: Mahogany case with original finish is in very nice condition with a dry age crack on the top. Original silvered dial has mellowed to a very light brass color with some loss to the black of the engraved numbers. Butt and Co., Chester is faintly visible on the dial. Minute hand replaced. Large and robust fusee chime movement, uses pin drum to count the hour. Mov't signed with W and H, in SCH trademark. Running and chiming well. Gong assembly will be removed for transport. Height 13.75 inches
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Winterhalder and Hofmeier
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1900, German, Winterhalder and Hofmeier, 8-day 2-fusee, 3/4 Whittington/Westminster chime on a choice of 4 gongs or 8-bells with hours only strike on a deep toned cathedral gong. Condition: Mahogany case with original finish is in very nice condition with a dry age crack on the top. Original silvered dial has mellowed to a very light brass color with some loss to the black of the engraved numbers. Butt and Co., Chester is faintly visible on the dial. Minute hand replaced. Large and robust fusee chime movement, uses pin drum to count the hour. Mov't signed with W and H, in SCH trademark. Running and chiming well. Gong assembly will be removed for transport. Height 13.75 inches
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