Water Fountain Mantel by Hamburg American Clock Co.
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Hamburg American Clock Company of Wurttenberg, Germany. C. 1900. clock features an automaton rotating glass tubes simulating pouring water into a fountain flowing from the mouth of a small bronze lion into the bronze bowl below.Â
The clock casing contains two movements. The top movement operates the clock, the lower movement is used to drive the water feature. The back of the clock has a fixed winding key, hand adjuster and a speed adjuster. Below that is a small brass cover which reveals the winder for the fountain, This movement requires a separate clock key which is not included. Dial with Roman numerals, case appears to be walnut, front wall with pillars, the top with a shingle dome roof with three finials, small gilt border in frieze, overall raised on ogee feet. missing part of back cover. Lower cover loose. Approx 19'1/4"T x 7-1/4" W x 4-1/2"D. Unknown if in working condition.
The clock casing contains two movements. The top movement operates the clock, the lower movement is used to drive the water feature. The back of the clock has a fixed winding key, hand adjuster and a speed adjuster. Below that is a small brass cover which reveals the winder for the fountain, This movement requires a separate clock key which is not included. Dial with Roman numerals, case appears to be walnut, front wall with pillars, the top with a shingle dome roof with three finials, small gilt border in frieze, overall raised on ogee feet. missing part of back cover. Lower cover loose. Approx 19'1/4"T x 7-1/4" W x 4-1/2"D. Unknown if in working condition.
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Water Fountain Mantel by Hamburg American Clock Co.
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