A Dutch burr-walnut and walnut longcase clock
Theunis Haakma, Leeuwarden, second quarter 18th century
The case of typical form, the double-arched hood surmounted by giltwood figural finials, the door lenticle with mount depicting The Rape of Europe, the engraved arched dial with moonphase, with C-scrolling spandrels and silvered chapter ring, the matted centre with subsidiary seconds ring, engraved signature plaque signed Theunis Haakma Leeuwarden, and date aperture above VI, the four-pillar brass movement with anchor escapement and Dutch strike on two bells; pendulum, two large brass weights, winding key and door key
280 cm. high
A Dutch burr-walnut and walnut longcase clock
Theunis Haakma, Leeuwarden, second quarter 18th century
The case of typical form, the double-arched hood surmounted by giltwood figural finials, the door lenticle with mount depicting The Rape of Europe, the engraved arched dial with moonphase, with C-scrolling spandrels and silvered chapter ring, the matted centre with subsidiary seconds ring, engraved signature plaque signed Theunis Haakma Leeuwarden, and date aperture above VI, the four-pillar brass movement with anchor escapement and Dutch strike on two bells; pendulum, two large brass weights, winding key and door key
280 cm. high
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