A Dutch walnut and figured-walnut longcase clock with shipsautomaton and alarm
Cornelis Uijterweer, Rotterdam, mid 18th century; case and movement associated
The case of typical form, the hood surmounted by carved figural finials, the door lenticle depicting the Rape of Europe, the brass dial with shipsautomaton to the arch, C-scroll spandrels to the corners surrounding a silvered chapter ring, signed Corn. Uijterweer, Rotterdam, with matted center, subsidiary seconds ring and moonphase, the brass twin-barrel movement with anchor escapement, Dutch strike and alarm on two bells; pendulum, two small weights, two large weights, winding key and door key
285 cm. high
A Dutch walnut and figured-walnut longcase clock with shipsautomaton and alarm
Cornelis Uijterweer, Rotterdam, mid 18th century; case and movement associated
The case of typical form, the hood surmounted by carved figural finials, the door lenticle depicting the Rape of Europe, the brass dial with shipsautomaton to the arch, C-scroll spandrels to the corners surrounding a silvered chapter ring, signed Corn. Uijterweer, Rotterdam, with matted center, subsidiary seconds ring and moonphase, the brass twin-barrel movement with anchor escapement, Dutch strike and alarm on two bells; pendulum, two small weights, two large weights, winding key and door key
285 cm. high
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