Antique American Clocks                      January 2020

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442.    $150

Zaanse Dutch wall clock, 1973.  Made in Holland and dated inside to 2 July 1973.  There is bronze ornamentation around the top with a figure holding the world on his shoulders.  The dial is silvered on a dark textured background with bronze spandrels, matching the bronze hands; there are two full twisted bronze columns on each side.  The oak case is heavy; there is a pendulum that shows through the lower window of a rider on a horse.  Two heavy brass teardrop weights, one has a spot of corrosion.  The movement was made by FHS (Franz Hermle & Sons) in Germany, 8-day, striking once on the hour and half-hour; it is running but is out of plumb.  This example seems to be a bit higher quality, and probably earlier, than #441.  $100-$200.

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