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Dutch Miniature Silver Longcase Clock (Grandfather Clock) - Staande Horloges
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Reference: S11298
Period: George V
Year: Circa 1918
Silversmith: J. Postmus
Place: Amsterdam
Price: $ 360.00
Weight: 156 grams excluding dial grams
Dimensions: 22.5 cm height
Condition: Overall silver in good condition, some small dents. Rear door does not lock. Clock not working, decorative face only, no mechanism, glass has been replaced.
Description: A Dutch antique silver miniature longcase clock (grandfather clock), this is a reproduction of an 18th century clock (staande horloges in Dutch). The clock is richly decorated, the ogee base has 3 panels with boats, a windmill and church spire with houses. The main body is decorated with flowers, foliage and scrolls, the pierced hinged door (with locking mechanism) opens to reveal a pendulum (decorative, not functional). The main clock housing has barley twist front, panelled sides, hinged front piece with clasp (zig -zag to hold glass in place), this swings upwards to allow adjustment of clock hands. The rear has a circular hinged door to access clock mechanism. The top of the clock has 2 cast reclining angels (putti), and 2 winged angels blowing horns standing either side. The central figure is missing (atlas holding a globe which we have seen on other examples). Hallmarks include lion passant (2nd standard purity 833) and makers mark JPH struck on back, Minerva duty mark with A for Amsterdam struck on the side, and sword standard mark for small items struck on the rear door and one of the standing angels. J Postmus worked in Amsterdam between 1905 and 1955 (mark 11928 in Netherlands Responsibility Marks since 1797). We have noted 2 very similar examples of the clock, both by Postmus, on the internet, one dated 1918 and the other 1933 (www.antiquedutchsilver.biz). Note: additional condition description - Front hinge and clasp working (to reveal pendulum). Central figure on top of clock missing. Glass face does not open.
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Dutch Miniature Silver Longcase Clock (Grandfather Clock) - Staande Horloges
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Dutch Miniature Silver Longcase Clock
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Dutch Miniature Silver Longcase Clock back
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Dutch Miniature Silver Longcase Clock decoration
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Dutch silver clock face
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Dutch Miniature Silver Longcase Clock detail
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Silver cherub
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Miniature silver clock door rear
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J Postmus amsterdam dutch silver 833 hallmarks
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Dutch Miniature Silver Longcase Clock scale
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