A South German gilt brass striking horizontal table clock, Casper Schellig, circa 1640.

Description

Silvered chapter ring

The gilt brass square dial has an applied engraved silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals. The good single hour hand is made of blued iron. The centre of the chapter ring is decorated with beautifully engraved flowers and the corners with engraved leaves.

Casper Schellig

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The movement is driven by a spring barrel with fusee and chain and is of one day duration. It is regulated by a balance under a beautifully pierced and engraved cock in combination with a verge escapement. The clock strikes the full hours on the bell by means of an engraved countwheel. The beautifully decorated backplate is signed Casper Schellig.

Claw feet

The square gilt brass moulded case has long oval glass panels with silvered frames on the sides. The bell is fitted in the centre of the hinged lid below. The whole is raised on four silvered claw feet.