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At top of the Dutch clock stands "ATLAS", bearing the weight of the world on his shoulders. He is standing on a metal bell which is struck by a metal hammer for each hour of time. The bell also strikes once on each half hour.
At the feet of the featured "ATLAS" are three cast metal figures on a stage below him, representing:
Faith, Hope and Charity.
The banner along the base of the figures features an Old Dutch inscription: "Nu Elck Syn Sin" which translates to:
"Now Everybody Gets What He Wants"
ATLAS was one of the second-generation Titans. He personified the quality of endurance. In one tradition, Atlas led the Titans in a rebellion against Zeus and was condemned to bear the heavens upon his shoulders. In another, he was said to have been appointed guardian of the pillars which held earth and sky asunder. He was also the God who instructed mankind in the art of astronomy, a tool which was used by sailors in navigation and farmers in measuring the seasons. These roles were often combined and Atlas becomes the God who turns the heaven on their axis, causing the stars to revolve.
Alma Klokken B.V. is famous for their traditional Zandaam style wall clocks. Alma also produces fine Dutch clocks and the Traditional Christiaan Huygens clocks
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ALMA 601
Size 60 x 25 x 15cm
Eight day mechanical movement. Dark wood grain case. Brass chain and weights. Bell strike - single at the half hour and correct number of strikes at the full hour.
$795
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ALMA 602
Size 50 x 18 x 13cm
Eight day mechanical movement. Dark woodgrain case. Brass chain and weights. Bell strike - single at the half hour and correct number of strikes at the full hour.
$815.00
Weight shapes may vary slightly from photagraph
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ALMA 621
Size 150 x 40 x 23cm
Eight day mechanical movement. Dark stained wall case. Hand painted around the dial. Brass chain and weights. Chime rod strike - Westminster chime at each quarter hour.
Clock also has moon dial function.
$2850 |
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ALMA 646
Beautifully Hand-painted reproduction of an early 19th century style, stool clock. 8 Day Hermle, chain-drive, movement with hour and half hour strike on bell.
The Dutch Stoel clock (English translation-"Stool") was so named because the bracket on which it stands with little knobby feet looks like a small stool. The dial is particularly stunning with its traditional Dutch hand-painted vignette. Features an eight-day, chain-wind movement. Baroque castings and brass hands.
Made in Holland
$1499
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ALMA 900s Mobier Clock
Size 150 x 27 x 14cm
Eight day mechanical movement. Brass surrounding the dial. Bell strike - at the full and half hour.
Weights hang on cord - crank handle rewind
Manual Night Off.
$1590
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ALMA 1300
Size 110 x 36 x 25cm
Eight day mechanical movement. Dark burlwood case. Brass chain and weights. Chime rod strike - Westminster chime at each quarter hour.
Clock has day, date, moon and also Zodiac calendar.
$6990.00
Photograph is only showing one weight - the actual clock has two weights. The actual clock also has a dark burlwood finish |
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