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

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 openwork fret, top also with similar treatment, composite dial with matted center, gilt spandrels, silvered chapter ring and arch with engraving, possibly a coat of arms, steel chime selection indicator, and with the names of the tunes above, pierced blued steel hands, 8 days, 3 train weight driven movement with 6 nicely turned pillars, striking the hours on a large bell, and playing one of nine tunes on a nest of eleven bells, pinned cylinder 2 inches in diameter and 7 3/4" long, activating 22 hammers. 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"