Please look at the photos for details of the decorative features of the hand-carved/painted wood works, from the top, side, to the bottom. All the finials are present and believed to be original. The case has been subject to careful polished and waxed, from inside outside, is presented in splendid, shiny, attractive antique condition. The two-parted dial is separated by two gilded bronze rings, consisting of a circular enamel chapter ring with black Roman numerals showing the time and a central embossed brass plate. The enamel chapter ring is in excellent condition. The black cross-arrow logo was printed on the inner brass plate. Two blackened, framed, original steel hands are used to pointing to the time. A classic matching two-sectioned R-A pendulum swings and regulates the time. ![]() It has been dated to around 1900, most likely before 1900, with an internal counter wheel for the striking. The movement is either 8- or 14 days (I really cannot count for all the clocks under testing). Overhaul ultrasonically and necessary repairment. Of the mechanism has been carried out (see photos). The clock now ticks beautifully and strikes at the half and full hours. ![]() #Brunswick phonograph model 117 restoration full# It strikes via a bronze hammer on a steel coiled gong fixed to the back which is visible from the side windows. All clocks on sale have been tested for weeks and come with a pendulum and working winding key. In this case, the clock comes with the original pendulum and an antique steel/brass winding key that came with it (not sure if it is original). ![]() ![]() The clock is a medium size, compared with other Vienna wall clocks. Measures 34-inch long, 13-inch wide, and 7-inch thick (86 x 33 x 18 cm). There are signs of wears and tear marks to the case, but nothing that detracts from its overall beauty that comes with age however you be the judge from the photos which forms an essential part of the description. I will pack the clock as careful as possible to make sure it arrives safely, to avoid damaging the extruded finials in transportation. #Brunswick phonograph model 117 restoration full#Īny questions, don’t hesitate to ask, ANY TIME! The item “Superb Fully Restored Antique (ca.
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