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“Telleruhr” in a case (very rare !)
 
 
GER 2/10
 

South German “Telleruhr” in a table clock case: several days circular movement, original verge escapement, fixed cow’s tail pendulum in front of the dial, the crown wheel is on an arbor that extends from the topside of the movement, striking  full hours on a single bell, repoussé brass dial on an iron plate, silvered copper chapter ring, Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic ciphers for the minutes, blackened steel hands, asymmetrical winding holes, octagonal walnut case, height 61,5 cm, around 1740.

Literature :
Klaus Maurice – “Die Deutsche Räderuhr” – Volume II – from picture 734;
                    
Mühe/Vogel – “Alte Uhren” – from picture 273.

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