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Swedish Mora Floor Clock
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This rare Swedish Mora floor clock has a interesting history. You can see the date of 1842 on the case, but this clock was made sometime around 1790. Look closely at the dial image and you will see two names and the word Boda. Boda is the region this clock was made, although we know these style of clocks as Mora clocks due to Mora being the primary clock making region in Sweden. Now, the top name on the dial is the man who married the lower name on the dial, Jons Glad married Anna Hills Dotter (daughter) in 1842 and the lucky couple were given the clock as a wedding gift. This would have been a most valued gift. The clock itself was made in the late 1700's, notice that it only has one hand. You tell the time by judging the position of this one hand relative to the hour numbers. There are small dots marking the quarter and half hours in between each number making the task easier. But 200 years ago in Sweden, time was not quite as critical as it is now. No vital meeting at 2:12 this afternoon. Although, this clock is actually quite an accurate timekeeper. The case is handmade and held together with wood pegs. The paintings are made from vegetable juices and egg yolks. There are people who can tell to within a very small area where the case was made by these paintings, their style and the colors used. This clock runs 8-days on a winding of its single weight. Making this a timekeeper only, no striking. Add this to your home and watch the eyes as your guests come across it. There has been one change made to the clock, years ago the door had a hinge put on, replacing the original system of wooden pegs holding it in place. The peg holes are there still and the hinge can be removed and pegs made if you desire to return it to its original configuration. Completely disassembled and restored by me, a Certified Clockmaker of the AWI, American Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute, this clock will give you years of pleasure running and ringing in your home. Please email me with any questions you have or if you require more detailed descriptions/images. .
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