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Lunar dial Bracket mantel clock in Solid English Oak or Brazilian Mahogany.
French Polished with Lunar dial.
| Solid English Oak case |
| French Polished by Hand |
| Distressed and Antiqued |
| Hermle Westminster Chime movement |
| £790.00 |
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- Case details
- The case is all solid English Oak, no artificial
board materials are used..
- The finish is by traditional French polishing
and waxing,this time honoured method gives
a finish which not only enhances the true beauty
of the wood but which also improves with age.
- Case dimensions 12"h x 8.5"w x
5.5"d -300 mm x 215mm x 140mm approx.
- Clock movement
- The clock movement is made by Hermle of Germany.
It is an 8 day 4/4 Westminster chime spring
driven movement with floating balance.
- Dial details
- The arched dial features a type of moon dial
known on old clocks as a rolling moon - with
the Arabic numbers indicating the moon's age.
The full moon shows on the 15th lunar day.
Clocks with rolling moons were very popular
in the provinces, especially in rural areas
where travellers and farmers would obviously
find this information very helpful.
- Chapter ring diameter 130mm. Dial manufactured
in Germany.
- Clock price
- Westminster chime ......£790.00
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