Reinhold Schnekenburger GmbH Bracket Clock with Repeater
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1900
This large bracket clock is produced by the firm Reinhold Schnekenburger GmbH, based in Mühlheim, and dates to approximately 1900. The timepiece features a tall, rectangular wooden case mounted upon a stepped base, with a glazed door positioned in the front section.
The dial incorporates a silver-colored number ring displaying Roman numerals for the hours. Two subsidiary dials located above the main chapter ring serve as adjusters for movement speed and the striking mechanism. The clock is powered by a pendulum movement and is equipped with a quarter-hour striking function that operates on four gongs. A repeater mechanism is activated via a pull located on the side of the case. The movement plate bears the manufacturer's mark, identified as "RSM" situated below a flower.
The overall dimensions are approximately 52 cm by 35.5 cm by 25 cm, with reported signs of age and wear.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- c. 1900
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Maker
- Reinhold Schnekenburger GmbH
- Location
- Mühlheim, Germany
- Markings
- RSM mark on the plate
- Dimensions
- Approx. 52 x 35.5 x 25 cm
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Functional state
- Working during a brief test
- Striking mechanism
- Quarter-hour strike on four gongs
- Maker / attribution
- Reinhold Schnekenburger GmbH
Design
- Condition Report
- The auction description provides a general overview of the clock's physical state, noting that the piece displays various signs of age and wear. Specifically, the wooden case is noted to have small defects, though these do not appear to impact the primary function of the mechanism as tested.
- Visible features
- • Case features extensive carved wooden detail • Dial includes dual upper subsidiary dials for speed regulation and strike control • Side-mounted repeater pull visible on the right exterior casing • Movement plate is hallmarked with an RSM monogram under a flower motif
- Case and Dial Construction
- The clock is housed in a tall, rectangular timber frame that rests on a stepped base. The front of the case is fitted with a single glazed door that protects the dial assembly. The dial consists of a silvered chapter ring featuring prominent Roman numerals. Set into the upper portion of the dial are two smaller subsidiary indicators; these facilitate the control of the striking mechanism and the regulation of the pendulum's speed. The entire assembly is visible behind the glazed door of the main casing.
- Movement and Functionality
- The clock is driven by a pendulum-based movement, which the auction description indicates was found to be in functional condition during a limited test. The mechanical system includes a striking train capable of executing a quarter-hour chime sequence, transmitted through four dedicated gongs. To assist in reading the time in low light or at intervals, the clock includes a repeater mechanism, which is activated by a pull lever located on the side of the case. The movement itself carries a specific manufacturer identification mark, consisting of the letters 'RSM' positioned beneath a stylized flower image, confirming its origin with the Reinhold Schnekenburger workshop. While the clock and striking mechanism functioned during testing, the auctioneers note that the timekeeping accuracy has not been verified.
Identification
- 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: Long-term timekeeping accuracy has not been assessed by the auction house
- Research required: Extent of internal component wear or non-original parts is not detailed in the source