Bidspirit auction | A Long Case Clock

A Long Case Clock - Signed on the chapter ring: Cornelis De Ruijge - Amsterdam, circa 1745. The clockwork has an anchor escapement and runs for a week. The dial features moon phases, months, days, and date, as well as an alarm function. The clockwork strikes fully on two bells on the hour and half hours, and once on the quarter hours. With a mechanism from Father Time. Oak case, burl walnut veneer, total height with wooden figures approximately 280 cm.