Lot 303 , Paulus Bramer En Zoon of Amsterdam. An 18th century Dutch walnut repeating 8-day alarum longcase clock H.275cm. W. 68cm.

Paulus Bramer En Zoon of Amsterdam. An 18th century Dutch walnut repeating 8-day alarum longcase clock
Surmounted with figures of Atlas flanked by seraphim, over a fretwork capped hood, 13 inch silvered and painted Roman dial with subsidiary seconds, date aperture, day and month apertures, moonphase and multiple ship automaton, with two barrel movement striking on two bells, and ormolu mounted inlaid walnut case
H.275cm. W. 68cm.
£4,000-6,000

Condition:
Looks to be in very good condition, dial a little oxidised, automaton with two rows of moving waves and five moving ships, figures to the top of the case with old repairs and gold overpainting, Atlas held in place by wires, movement looks original but see our extra photos for better details. Case of good colour and state of polish. Comes with two large brass cased weights, two small weights, case key and pendulum. Movement restored by Julius Schoonhoven in 2007.

Sold for £7,000