Long-case Clocks

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”

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    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.

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