Maker, Unknown. Case made in Germany, c. 1890. Miniature tower clock probably French, same vintage. Three train, eight day duration in Walnut a burl wood case. Steel strap framed design, Count wheel quarter striking. Graham type dead beat escapement, one second wooden rod pendulum. Case = 91"h x 21"w x 9 1/2"d, movement = 13 1/2"w x 9"h x 5"d.

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The wood case has strong Art Nouveau design features popular in late 1800's in both Germany as well as the United States. The dial also has strong Germanic type numbering. The movement itself, however looks to be of French design. The style of strike locking and release levers as well as the pilot dial adjustment mechanism all have French design. For comparison see a full sized three train tower clock as well as a miniature exhibition tower clock, both by Gourdin of France.

Sometimes the makers of full-sized tower clocks made miniatures meant to be used and specially displayed in a domestic environment like this one. Wagner, Mannhardt, Wuele as well as other did this. These clocks were never widely popular; imagine convincing the Misses that this clock is preferable to a conventional Grandfather clock in the house! Therefor these are quite rare.