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Truly Monumental Selfing Winding Hall ClockTruly monumental self winding hall clock. After consulting with several experts on the self winding clock co. Of brooklyn, ny, the conclusion is that this is a circa 1915 clokc that is most likely one of a kind. This one was probably a special order for an elite customer or for the swcco's showroom floor to show what the self winding clock co. The company was know for custom orders, but this one, a masterpiece of both workmanship and technology for the time, was a real feat for the engineers at the co. And the cost to engineer this one was probably astronomical. Measures 93 1/2 in height. Here are smoe details on the mechanics of the clock. For timekeeping, the clock is equipped wiht a rare astronomical regulator grade jeweled type a rotary wind movement. It has both front and rear jeweled escapewheel pivot holes and jeweled pallets. The pendulum is, of course, mercury. The lower movements are modifide type f selfwinders. These are used to control the striking and chiming on 5 tubes electromagnetically. Each are etchde and lacquered, along with the massive brass skeleton and standoffs (infrastructure) all the movements are mounted to. Each bears an engravde silver plate designating the function.These are connected to a series of electromagnetic hammers mounted above and behind teh 70ish lb. A similar set up was dnoe at the chicago expo by swcco. The museum quality case is of oak, and is spectacular with its huge columns and beautiful hand carvings. It does have a couple condition issues such as a split in the lower panel, several chips and scratches, but these really do not detract. The glass is beveled and all apperas to be original. The dial is in excellent condition and has a monogramed circular plate at the top. Can't really make otu the initials. It is all functional but may need adjustments or servicing upon set-up. It can eb seen by appointment. I will try to answer all questions as quickly as possible. |
