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Westerstrand Cartel Wall Clock

Partially verified

This is a Swedish cartel wall clock manufactured by Westerstrand. According to the seller, it is housed in a gilded solid wood case measuring 56 cm in height, 31 cm in width, and 12 cm in depth. The mechanical movement is reported to strike on the half hour and full hour on a bell, accompanied by a winding key. The provided photograph shows the rear interior view of the brass movement plates mounted inside a carved wooden recess, featuring a prominent brass strike bell, hammer assembly, and pendulum.

Rear interior view of the Westerstrand cartel clock showing the movement, bell, and pendulum
Rear interior view of the Westerstrand cartel clock showing the movement, bell, and pendulum — Castle-paradise.cz. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.castle-paradise.cz
Category
Clock · Cartel wall clock
Maker / attribution
Westerstrand
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
28
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Sweden

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

Object Identity and Origin

The piece is listed as an antique cartel clock by Westerstrand from Sweden ("Starožitné kartelové hodiny Westerstrand Sweden (28)"). Direct physical observation of the rear brass movement plate shows a stamped maker or origin mark beneath the bell reading "SWEDEN".

Categorized as a cartel wall clock, specific model numbers, references, or exact production dates are not recorded in this source.

Evidence for this section
  • “Starožitné kartelové hodiny Westerstrand Sweden (28)”
  • “Stamped maker or origin mark visible on the brass plate beneath the bell reading 'SWEDEN'.”

Visible Movement and Strike Mechanism

Visual observation of the rear shows square brass movement plates mounted inside a circular carved wooden aperture. Suspended to the left of the movement is a brass pendulum featuring a circular bob and a threaded rating nut.

A central dome-shaped brass bell is attached to the movement back plate, alongside a curved strike hammer assembly positioned above and to its right. According to seller descriptions, the movement strikes the half and full hours on the bell ("Bijí v půl a celou do zvonečku"), and a winding key is listed as included ("Natahovací klíček součástí.").

Evidence for this section
  • “Square brass movement plates mounted inside a circular carved wooden aperture.”
  • “Central dome-shaped brass bell attached to the movement back plate.”
  • “Curved strike hammer assembly visible above and to the right of the bell.”
  • “Brass pendulum with circular bob and threaded rating nut suspended to the left of the movement.”
  • “Bijí v půl a celou do zvonečku”
  • “Natahovací klíček součástí.”

Reported Dimensions and Seller Claims

The retailer reports the case dimensions as 56 cm high, 31 cm wide, and 12 cm deep ("Výška: 56 cm", "Šířka: 31 cm", "Hloubka: 12 cm"). The case material is reported by the seller to be gilded solid wood ("Zlacené Dřevo - masiv").

The retailer further asserts that the clock is fully functional and has been cleaned and serviced by a clockmaker ("Hodiny jsou plně funkční. Provedeno čištění a revize u hodináře."). However, because the single provided photograph only displays the rear interior recess, the front dial, hands, and carved exterior facade are not visible in the provided imagery, and seller claims regarding operational status, cleaning, and gilding cannot be verified from the image.

Evidence for this section
  • “Výška: 56 cm”
  • “Šířka: 31 cm”
  • “Hloubka: 12 cm”
  • “Zlacené Dřevo - masiv”
  • “Hodiny jsou plně funkční. Provedeno čištění a revize u hodináře.”

Open research questions

  • What is the design, condition, and dial layout of the front face (dial, numerals, hands, bezel) which is not visible in the current rear photograph?
  • What other markings or serial numbers are stamped on the movement plates beyond the visible 'SWEDEN' text?
  • What is the stylistic form and state of preservation of the gilded wooden case facade?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Westerstrand Cartel Wall Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerWesterstrand“Starožitné kartelové hodiny Westerstrand Sweden”
Case materialGilded solid wood“Zlacené Dřevo - masiv”
Strike mechanismStrikes half and full hours on a bell“Bijí v půl a celou do zvonečku”
Height56 cm“Výška: 56 cm”
Width31 cm“Šířka: 31 cm”
Depth12 cm“Hloubka: 12 cm”
Included accessoryWinding key included“Natahovací klíček součástí.”
Reported servicingServicing and cleaning by a clockmaker reported by seller“Provedeno čištění a revize u hodináře.”
Reported operational statusFully functional according to seller“Hodiny jsou plně funkční.”
Listing lot reference28“Starožitné kartelové hodiny Westerstrand Sweden (28)”

Visible details

  • Square brass movement plates mounted inside a circular carved wooden aperture.
  • Central dome-shaped brass bell attached to the movement back plate.
  • Curved strike hammer assembly visible above and to the right of the bell.
  • Brass pendulum with circular bob and threaded rating nut suspended to the left of the movement.
  • Stamped maker or origin mark visible on the brass plate beneath the bell reading 'SWEDEN'.

Research qualifications

  • The front dial and exterior carved case facade are not visible in the provided photograph.
  • Seller claims regarding functioning status, cleaning, and gilding cannot be verified from the rear image alone.

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

Consulted source

Starožitné kartelové hodiny Westerstrand | Castle-paradise.cz

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 854d9a8120

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