Yes another classic Mantel clock, though technically a Bracket clock as they tended to be put on a wall bracket rather than the mantel piece above the fire! I'm now getting a bit more adventurous in the style I'm reproducing. This was for the little girl of our neighbours who grew-up and got married! Its was definitely a more complex case and a challenge to. The style is called a Broken Arch top, which ws in fashion from around 1750 to 1800. So, its earlier than Mantel clocks no. 2 and 3.
This one is made from Jarrah with some of the amazing fiddle back timber I used in the Laterndluhr wall clock. It also includes some jarrah veneered marine play.
It uses another Hermle twin bell, balance-wheel movement, hence the range of neat brass frets to let out the sound of the twin bells.
By now I was really getting into classic clock case.
These recreations are a work of a wonderful craftsman, your attention to detail and the finish are superb. Thanks for sharing and giving us a history lesson about clocks too. So many designs over the years.
