| mant 1131 Winterhaulder and Hoffermier Four glass bracket clock | |
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A good quality walnut four glass, with pull repeat sounding full
Grande Sonnerie. Height: 12.5"
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About the maker: A brief history of the clock maker is as follows: This clock is made by a German firm Winterhaulder and Hoffiermer, which is considered one of the most highly respected German clock manufacturers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the company was established by Anton Winterhalder (born 1838) he married the daughter of Johann Hoffiermeier and was later taken over by his four sons. This clock maker began manufacturing spring-driven clocks with wood plates in a mixture of Black Forest and American styles; however, at the end of the 19th century, the firm was successful in penetrating into the English market. Consequently, their clocks were designed after British historical styles |
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