Musical longcase clock with organ movement
Musical longcase clock with organ movement
Germany, Bergisches Land
Mid-18th century
Clockmaker: Jacobus Schmiz
Steel, brass, pewter, lead, glass, wood; mechanical work, woodwork, casting, engraving
259 x 63 x 38 cm
On the dial plate: “A. R. P. / Francisco Antonio / Arlef(?) professo alten bergensi / hoc horologii opus / fecit et invenit / Jacobus Schmiz”. On the pinned barrel: “№3”
This longcase clock is housed in vertical lacquered oak case with chamfered edges, resting on a shaped plinth with a curved stepped base. The front side of the base is enclosed by a removable panel.
The musical movement features an organ with forty lead pipes and activates before the chime every quarter of an hour. One of three pre-selected melodies plays prior to the hour, half-hour, and quarter chime. The organ is controlled by wooden pinned barrel fitted with pins and staples. The set includes two keys for winding the weights and setting the calendars.
1953.1-3ММП/ДПИ