This is a Style 37 Symphonion Hall Clock. The case is in walnut with contrasting light and dark designs. There are turned columns on either side of the central door.
A fine Lenzkirch clock adorns the upper portion of the case.
The panel in the center section is pierced and backed with gauze. This allows the music to be better heard.
It is an unfortunate, but all too frequent occurance, that the finial and crown has been lost for this clock. Additionally, the feet normally found on this model have been removed.
It is likely that this was done in order to allow the clock to fit in a home with 8 foot ceilings. The case normally stands 8-1/2 feet (270 cm). As pictured, it is just under 8 feet high.
In this picture, the door is open revealing a disc in playing position. The disc is 13-5-8" (34.5 cm) in diameter.
The pressure bar covers the entire disc on this mechanism due to the sublime harmonie arrangement of the musical combs.
There are two wood panels fitted into the case at an angle for storing additional discs.
The clock strikes every hour, and can be set to then trip the musical movement. A silencing switch can be set during the night. The music can also be played on request.
The disc is removed here to show the musical movement.
The combs are arranged on either side of the disc. This is the sublime harmonie arrangement and allows almost a stereophonic sound to be produced.
Also note the pin on the disc spindle. This is used to drive the disc using a hole in the disc which can be seen in the previous picture.
The brass plates are engraved with the Symphonion trademark, or 'Schutz-Marke' (enclosed in the circle) as well as the serial number.
