A weight driven, gothic wall clock. The iron case has a typical posted-frame construction, surmounted by a painted bell-strap frame, wich is embellished with gilt iron flowers. The corners have typically Gothic finials, betnt outward. The dial is pierced and has a crenellated top; the piercing consist of Gothic church-window shapes, and a trefoil motif at the top. It is painted in brown and yellow, and has an off-white chapter ring with Roman hour and half-hour divisions; a single iron hand indicates the time. The clock is placed on a bracket. The iron movement has no side doors, no back plate, and no screws, the corner pillars with typical Gothic “noses” (Nasen), not pierced; the frame with cross bars at the top and bottom. Going train in front of the striking train; vertical verge escapement with a two-spoke wheel balance; hour striking, internally cut count wheel at the rear side; embellished bell hammer. 42,5 x 15 x 15 cm Germany, circa 1560.

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