A late 19th century oak cased German bracket clock, by Winte...

Hammer

£300

A late 19th century oak cased German bracket clock, by Winterhalder and Hofmeier, the architectural case applied with simulated brickwork detail and fluted pilasters, flanking a 15cm gilt metal dial with silvered bezel below silent/chime and fast/slow indicators, signed 'Kent, Manchester', and enclosing the two train movement stamped 'W & H', striking on two coiled gongs, raised upon an integrated plinth base with a presentation plaque to the front dated 1897, with pendulum, 45cm high

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The wording on the plaque:
"PRESENTED TO MR JAMES BERRY
as a token of esteem on his retiring after 50 Years service under the Bridgewater Trustees
BY THE CLERKS, MACHINEMAN, LOCO ENGINE DRIVERS, BRAKESMEN, CLEANERS & PLATELAYERS UNDER HIS CHARGE
-DECEMBER 31. 1897-"