Wall Clock - Holland, 1842

Friesland form of a Dutch hood clock or Frisian Staartklok, 1842, with inlaid oak case and painted dial.

Inlaid oak case and painted dial (probably not original). Also has lunar dial. Time is struck on bell and gong. Weight driven.

More Information

Collecting Areas

Science & Measurement
Acquisition Information

Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 28 May 1930
Place & Date Made

Friesland, Netherlands, 1842
Inscriptions

'E' stamped on back board and wooden base support for movement. Back of lunar dial marked 'Tuming'(?) and back of face plate marked '1842'.
Classification

Horology, Clocks, Holland
Category

History & Technology
Discipline

Technology
Type of item

Object
Overall Dimensions

35 cm (Length), 22 cm (Width), 130 cm (Height)
Keywords

Lunar Dial Clocks, Striking Clocks, Wall Clocks, Horology