Winterhalder and Hoffmeier late 19th century German oak cased quarter 'ting-tang' striking clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 19th century
Catalogued under Winterhalder and Hoffmeier, this late 19th-century German table clock features a temple-style carved oak case with an architectural pedimented top.
The glazed front door is flanked by reeded Corinthian columns above a moulded plinth supported by block feet. The rectangular dial is fitted with gilt foliate spandrels, a matted centre, Roman numerals, and two subsidiary dials in the upper corners for strike/silent and rise-and-fall regulation. According to the auction source, the interior movement incorporates twin barrels and an anchor escapement that provides quarter 'ting-tang' striking on two gongs.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Mantel clock
- Maker
- Winterhalder and Hoffmeier
- Height
- 41.5cm (16.25in)
- Movement
- Twin barrel movement with anchor escapement striking on two gongs
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Dial description
- 6 inch rectangular dial with gilt foliate spandrels and subsidiary dials
- Maker / attribution
- Winterhalder and Hoffmeier
- Case material and design
- Temple style carved oak case with architectural top
Design
- Visible features
- • Carved pediment over a glazed front door flanked by fluted Corinthian columns • Dial features two upper subsidiary dials and two winding arbors in the lower chapter ring • Gilt openwork spandrels frame the chapter ring
- Dial Configuration
- The time display is formed around a 6-inch rectangular dial featuring a matted centre and gilt foliate spandrels mounted in the corners. The dial ring displays both Roman and Arabic chapter markings, with visible winding apertures set in the lower half. In the upper corners, two subsidiary dials provide controls for mechanical functions: one dial controls strike/silent selection, while the second governs rise-and-fall pendulum regulation.
- Architectural Case and Dimensions
- The clock is housed in an oak architectural case standing 41.5cm (16.25in) high. Built in a classical temple style, the superstructure includes an architectural top situated over a glazed door. The front facade is flanked by reeded Corinthian columns that rest upon a moulded plinth terminating in block feet. According to the auction catalogue, the sides of the case feature opening, pierced sound frets carved in oak to permit sound dissipation from the internal striking mechanism.
- Reported Movement and Quarter Striking
- The internal mechanism is catalogued by Bonhams as a twin barrel movement with an anchor escapement. It utilizes a rack striking system that produces a quarter 'ting-tang' strike sounding on two gongs. The clock is attributed in the auction listing to German makers Winterhalder and Hoffmeier and dated to the late 19th century. However, physical maker stamps, trademark insignias, or internal signatures are not recorded in the source text and cannot be seen from the front photograph, as the internal movement is fully enclosed.
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: Movement and interior gong arrangement are concealed within the case and not visible in the photograph
- Research required: Rear and side profiles are not depicted