~ Circa 1900 Winterhalder And Hofmeier Oak Round Dial Wall Single Fusee Clock ~
This is a lovely, single fusee wall clock in oak, made by the respected German clock manufacture Winterhalder and Hofmeier.
The dial is of white enamel with black Roman numerals and a minutes ring around the circumference.
It has a plain thin black minute hand and a black spade hours hand.
It is set within a round segmented oak surround and it is fitted with a brass rimmed, hinged glass front.
The case has the traditional salt box to the reverse to house the movement. It is held in place by four turned wooden pegs.
The salt box has two small access doors, one to the side and one to the underside. A plate on the side of the salt box reads “Morath Brothers”.
The brass movement is stamped on the back plate “W&H SCH” (Winterhalder and Hofmeier).
A key is included.
~ Winterhalder And Hofmeier ~
Winterhalder and Hofmeier (originally known as Winterhalder Uhrenfabrik in the Black Forest, a clock manufacturer from 1810, Winterhalder & Hofmeier in 1950 & M. Winterhalder & Hofmeier, Friedenweiler und Schwaerzenbach, in Neustad in 1869) was part of the Black Forest clockmaker industry as its factory was located in Titisee-Neustadt and surroundings and as it subscribed to high quality standards. The company existed until 1933. It is regarded as one of the finest Victorian clockmakers of the time.
~ Dimensions ~
The dial has a diameter of 9.7 inches (24.6 cm). The clock has an overall diameter of 13.5 inches (34.3 cm) and a depth of 6.5 inches (16.5 cm).
It weighs 3.3 kg.
~ Condition ~
The clock presents very well. The case has a few signs of wear as befits its age and some small white paint spots.
The dial is original and pretty clean, it does have a couple of small chips and some wear to a couple of the numbers.
The original glass is free from damage, the brass ring has several minor dents.
The clock has recently been serviced and is in good working order.
