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Allin Walker Burr Walnut Longcase Clock

Partially verified

Veilinghuis de Jager catalogues this imposing longcase clock standing 315 cm high, constructed with a richly figured burr walnut veneered case. The auction house reports that the movement features a musical mechanism and is signed by Allin Walker, Amsterdam. The arched cresting of the hood is surmounted by three carved wooden figures comprising Atlas bearing a celestial globe at the center, flanked by two trumpet-blowing angels. The case displays an arched dial opening, an elongated shaped trunk door with decorative metal hardware, and a bombe-contoured base terminating in carved bracket feet.

Full front view of the burr walnut veneered longcase clock with carved figures atop the hood
Full front view of the burr walnut veneered longcase clock with carved figures atop the hood — Veilinghuis de Jager. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.liveauctioneers.com
Category
Clock · Longcase clock
Maker / attribution
Allin Walker
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
1025
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Netherlands

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Architecture and Decorative Elements

The clock is housed in an imposing structure catalogued with a height of 315 cm and finished in a "richly burr walnut veneered case". Atop the arched hood sit three carved wooden figures on dedicated plinths, described as "surmounted by 3 wooden figures: Atlas carrying the celestial globe, flanked by 2 trumpet-blowing angels".

Direct visual observation shows the trunk fitted with an elongated shaped door and an ornate metal escutcheon, while the lower base flares into a contoured bombé silhouette resting on carved feet.

Evidence for this section
  • “richly burr walnut veneered case”
  • “surmounted by 3 wooden figures: Atlas carrying the celestial globe, flanked by 2 trumpet-blowing angels”
  • “height 315 cm.”
  • “Arched hood surmounted by three carved figures atop finial plinths, depicting Atlas holding a sphere flanked by two trumpet-blowing angels”
  • “Elongated trunk door features shaped veneer reserves and an ornate metal escutcheon”
  • “Expanded lower base with contoured bombe profile resting on carved feet”

Dial and Reported Mechanism

Visible observation indicates an arched upper lunette situated above a primary chapter ring marked with Roman numerals. The detailed markings and mechanical elements are not clearly resolvable in the photograph.

The auction listing reports the movement as "signed Allin Walker, Amsterdam" and notes it is equipped "with musical mechanism". The listing does not specify musical tunes, bell or hammer arrangements, or current operating condition.

Evidence for this section
  • “signed Allin Walker, Amsterdam”
  • “with musical mechanism”
  • “Dial includes an arched upper lunette above a chapter ring with Roman numerals”

Source Documentation and Physical Limitations

The cataloguing by Veilinghuis de Jager provides concise descriptive details without mechanical schematics or provenance records. The signature of "Allin Walker, Amsterdam" and the presence of a "musical mechanism" are taken directly from the auction description rather than independent technical inspection.

No date of manufacture, historical ownership, or details regarding the weights, pendulum, or internal conservation are recorded in the source.

Evidence for this section
  • “signed Allin Walker, Amsterdam”
  • “with musical mechanism”

Open research questions

  • What specific musical tunes and train construction (such as chime barrel dimensions or bell count) are incorporated into the musical mechanism?
  • Where and how is the signature 'Allin Walker, Amsterdam' rendered on the dial or movement backplate?
  • What is the exact period of manufacture for the movement and the burr walnut case?
  • Are the weights, pendulum, and internal movement components original to the case?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Allin Walker Burr Walnut Longcase Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case MaterialRichly burr walnut veneered case“richly burr walnut veneered case”
SignatureAllin Walker, Amsterdam“signed Allin Walker, Amsterdam”
Movement MechanismMusical mechanism“with musical mechanism”
Surmounting Figures3 wooden figures: Atlas carrying the celestial globe, flanked by 2 trumpet-blowing angels“surmounted by 3 wooden figures: Atlas carrying the celestial globe, flanked by 2 trumpet-blowing angels”
Height315 cm“height 315 cm.”
Lot Number1025“Lot 1025”
Auction Estimate€3,000 - €6,000“Estimate €3,000 - €6,000”

Visible details

  • Arched hood surmounted by three carved figures atop finial plinths, depicting Atlas holding a sphere flanked by two trumpet-blowing angels
  • Dial includes an arched upper lunette above a chapter ring with Roman numerals
  • Elongated trunk door features shaped veneer reserves and an ornate metal escutcheon
  • Expanded lower base with contoured bombe profile resting on carved feet

Research qualifications

  • Dial signature and musical train interior are reported by the auction house but not visible in detail in the provided photograph
  • Exact date and period of manufacture are not stated in the source

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

A Longcase Clock - Sep 1, 2026 | Veilinghuis De Jager In Zeeland

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record bda7b7de61

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