403.    $250

Friedrich Mauthe bracket chime, ca. 1910.  This 17-inch oak case has an old finish with some patina. The machined brass dial shows some oxidation and wear, the silvered chapter ring as well.  It is signed ‘Germany’ at the bottom. The 8-day movement is signed FMS below an eagle, the logo for Mauthe.  It is running, chiming Westminster on the quarter hours on four chime rods and counting the hours on a fifth rod.  It is the best sounding chime I’ve heard on rods, easily rivaling that on bells.  $250-$500.