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Arts & Crafts Oak Mantel Clock

Partially verified

This mantel clock is attributed to the Arts & Crafts period, with a manufacturing date of approximately 1900. The case is constructed from oak featuring carved ornamentation and retains its original patina. It measures 47 cm in height, 29 cm in width, and 16 cm in depth. The dial is composed of a silvered chapter ring mounted on a brass backing, accented with ormolu spandrels, and is operated by finely cut black hands. The timekeeping is managed by an 8-day movement, which features a 'ting tang' striking mechanism that sounds at quarter-hour, half-hour, and hourly intervals. The movement is marked 'W & H', though the source notes this may not definitively identify the maker of the entire object. The clock is reported to be in functional, working condition, with all original components intact.

Front view of an Arts & Crafts oak mantel clock with brass dial and carved wood case.
Front view of an Arts & Crafts oak mantel clock with brass dial and carved wood case. — Vintage Clocks UK (via Zamanito). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Clock · Mantel clock
Maker / attribution
W & H (Movement)
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1900
Source-reported place
Not established

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 and Dial

The clock is housed in an oak case reflecting the design characteristics of the Arts & Crafts period. The exterior exhibits carved floral motifs and decorative balusters on the upper gallery. The case retains what is described as the original patina, though minor signs of age and wear are present on the wood surface. The structure stands on small bun-style feet.

The dial assembly is comprised of a silvered chapter ring featuring Roman numerals, set against a brass plate. The four corners of the plate are decorated with ormolu spandrels. Time is indicated by a pair of finely cut black hands, protected by a door with glazing that allows for access to the dial and movement.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه این ساعت از چوب بلوط تراش‌خورده و کنده‌کاری‌شده ساخته شده و از تزیینات منبت‌کاری ظریف بهره می‌برد.”
  • “قاب ساعت دارای پتینای اصلی و دست‌نخورده است.”
  • “صفحه ساعت شامل یک حلقه مدرج (Chapter Ring) نقره‌اندود اصلی بر بستری برنجی است که با گوشه‌نگاره‌های ارملو (Ormolu spandrels) تزیین شده است.”

Movement and Striking Mechanism

The internal mechanism is an 8-day striking movement. It utilizes a 'ting tang' system, which provides auditory feedback at each quarter-hour, half-hour, and full hour. The movement bears the mark 'W & H', although the provided information clarifies that this mark does not necessarily designate the manufacturer of the entire clock ensemble.

According to the report, the mechanism is in working order. The source attributes the functionality of the components to the clock's overall design, though the specifics of the movement's history remain unverified.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور زنگ‌دار ۸ روزه با نشان W & H و نواختن ting tang در ربع‌ها، نیم‌ساعت و ساعت ذکر شده‌اند.”
  • “موتور این اثر طبق توضیح منبع، از نوع ضربه‌زن «تینگ تانگ» (Ting Tang) است که در هر ربع ساعت، نیم ساعت و رأس ساعت‌های کامل زنگ می‌زند.”
  • “مکانیزم ساعت در وضعیت کارکرد سالم و مطلوب قرار دارد.”

Documentation and Authenticity

The record attributes the object to the Arts & Crafts movement around 1900. While the physical dimensions are documented as 47 x 29 x 16 cm, the provenance of the piece is not provided. The information regarding the originality of the components and the recent servicing status are attributed directly to the auction description.

Uncertainties remain regarding the precise maker of the clock as a whole, as the 'W & H' mark is specific to the movement components. Maintenance details, such as the date of the last service, are not explicitly stated, nor are any accessories or records accompanying the clock.

Evidence for this section
  • “سرویس اخیر و اصالت قطعات ادعای فروشنده‌اند؛ تاریخ و جزئیات کار تعمیراتی و لوازم همراه روشن نشده‌اند.”
  • “نشان موتور را نباید سازنده قطعی کل مجموعه دانست.”

Open research questions

  • Does the 'W & H' mark correspond to a specific horological maker such as Winterhalder & Hofmeier?
  • Are there any internal maker marks or serial numbers on the case that could assist in provenance?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Arts & Crafts Oak Mantel Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Periodcirca 1900“حدود ۱۹۰۰”
MaterialOak“بدنه این ساعت از چوب بلوط تراش‌خورده و کنده‌کاری‌شده ساخته شده”
Movement8-day movement with W & H mark“موتور زنگ‌دار ۸ روزه با نشان W & H”
MechanismTing Tang striking“ضربه‌زن «تینگ تانگ» (Ting Tang)”
Dimensions47 x 29 x 16 cm“ارتفاع ۴۷، عرض ۲۹ و عمق ۱۶ سانتی‌متر”
DialSilvered chapter ring on brass base“شامل یک حلقه مدرج (Chapter Ring) نقره‌اندود اصلی بر بستری برنجی”

Visible details

  • Case features carved floral motifs and baluster-style elements
  • Silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals
  • Ormolu spandrels surround the central dial
  • Eight-day movement includes a 'ting tang' striking mechanism

Research qualifications

  • 'W & H' mark on the movement does not definitively confirm the maker of the entire assembly
  • Attribution of original components and recent servicing are based on seller claims

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

Consulted source

Lovely Arts & Crafts Oak Mantel Clock – ca 1900

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 7c90129f02

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