Hermle Triple Chime Longcase Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1970
This longcase clock is attributed to the manufacturer Hermle and dates to approximately 1970. The timepiece is housed within a walnut case featuring a swan-neck pediment, a turned finial, and a glazed trunk door that allows visibility of the pendulum and weights.
The clock is powered by a weight-driven German musical movement capable of playing St. Michael, Whittington, and Westminster chimes at the quarter, half, and full hours. The dial displays four subsidiary dials for seconds, month, day, and date, accompanied by a moon phase indicator featuring a star and astral roller. The clock stands at a height of 207 centimeters. The auction description reports the clock is in working order following a recent service and retains its original dial, hands, and finish, though the case exhibits minor signs of age and cosmetic wear.
It is supplied with a key.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1970
- Type
- Longcase clock
- Maker
- Hermle
- Chimes
- St Michael, Wittington & Westminster
- Dimensions
- 207cm height x 49cm width x 32cm depth
- Case Material
- Walnut
- Movement Type
- Weight driven German musical movement
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Maker / attribution
- Hermle
Design
- Visible features
- • Dial includes four subsidiary dials for seconds, month, day, and date • Moon phase display features an astral roller and star motifs • Case constructed of walnut with a swan neck pediment • Glazed trunk door allows view of interior pendulum and weights
- Dial and Complications
- The clock face is identified as the original dial and hands. It features a decorative brass-colored ground and a moon phase aperture positioned in the arch, which includes a star and astral roller. Beneath the main chapter ring, four subsidiary dials are arranged to display seconds, month, day, and date functions. These complications are integrated into the main dial assembly, which is set behind the glazed front panel of the hood.
- Movement and Functionality
- The clock is powered by a weight-driven German musical movement. This mechanism is configured to play three distinct melodies: St. Michael, Whittington, and Westminster. The chimes are programmed to sound at the quarter, half, and full-hour marks. According to the auction description, the clock is in working order and has recently undergone a service, and it is sold inclusive of the winding key.
- Case and External Construction
- The clock is housed in a walnut case that incorporates traditional design elements including a swan-neck pediment and a central turned finial. The trunk of the clock is fitted with a glazed door which provides a view of the internal components, specifically the pendulum and weights. The overall dimensions of the unit are recorded as 207 centimeters in height, 49 centimeters in width, and 32 centimeters in depth. The auction description notes that the case maintains its original finish but indicates that there are minor signs of age and cosmetic wear visible upon inspection.
Identification
- Reference
- 2421
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact date of manufacture is stated only as circa 1970
- Research required: The extent of the recent service is not specified beyond being performed