Antique Mahagony Mantle Clock

Dont have any photos yet but could someone let me know if a Lyre shape cut out of the back of a mantle clock would suggest French .Will have the clock in a couple of days to have a better look then any help appreciated thank you.

 

Perhaps @afantiques can help you.

 

I am sure he could help, but if the OP is going to get the clock shortly, I guess the question may prove to be academic . Hopefully the movement and case will answer the query.

But I would go along with the reasoning that a lyre cut out could indicate a french designed case.

 

Have you googled that question?

 

Nope, but there were many lyre shaped french clocks, stands to reason that the back of the case could have a lyre shape cutout.

All I'm saying is that the OP should soon know from examination of the clock once received, at which point speculation becomes academic.

 

Thank you for all your replies heres the photos of the clock I picked up greatly appreciated all the very friendly help on these boards.

 

At a glance, the dial & movement look German. Design elements were very international - a nicely designed oak case. Makings on the movement should help ID country.

 

Thank you for looking will have a look around the clock see if I can see any markings.

 

Hello I had another look at the clock and its Oak thought it was mahagony when I first saw it.Possible maker is German Lenzkirch who were known for their movement and fancy cases .

 

It may be Winterhalder and Hoffmeir. Their mark is usually W&H, SCH. Middle base of backplate. Lenzkirch usually signed movements with full name.

 

Hi thanks for all the replies I actually have a Winterhalder and Hoffmeir movement in my garage have had it for a number of years .The brass plate is heavy duty on that movement thicker than I have seen on any clock .Lenzkirch as far as I have learned didn't sign all their clocks for export this looks like it could be that type .