Antwerp Longcase Clock

Period

ca. 1740

Material

walnut

Sizes

(height) 302.00cm. (width) 30.00cm. (Length) 60.00cm.

Description

Eight day going train with anchor escapement. Rack striking train strikes on the hour every hour on a low chime, every half hour on a high chime. Date indication and moon calender.

Case on a separate base with protruding diagonal claw-shaped legs. The case is decorated with carved flowers and rocailles. The upper case is also decorated with openwork on the sides. On top father time with a scythe.

Signed on the clockwork: M. Lejeune à Anvers.