Description A KIENZLE ART DECO INLAID BURL WALNUT REGULATOR, CARILLON WESTMINSTER CHIMES, GERMAN, 1912-1921, the serpentine arching top over a convex clock face window over a wide beveled glazed pendulum window, opening to reveal a brushed steel dial with black enameled Arabic numeral dial with three key escapement chambers, the clockworks fitted with two pull cords activating chime hammers, marked with company logo, "Kienzle, Made in Germany," with factory number 184984, 4-8, and patent numbers D.R.P. 283312, D.R.P. 367338, and D.R.G.M. 779005, the cast iron chime mount with relief logo and "Carillons Westminster," fitted with eight chime hammers, a wood, and silvered pendulum hang above a serpentine base terminating in a square tapered bracket. Height: 32" Width: 15 1/2" Depth: 7" Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas.
Condition Report The glazing with original bentwood support liner, some mild wear to exterior, mild oxidation to iron elements, loss of original ormolu metal mounts, some rubbing and losses on dial, pads of chime hammers need replacing?and appear original, but?overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Retaining case lock key and Kienzle logo key.? Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.