German one-handed coach clock with hour self strike Circa 1680

Gdansk splendour coach clock by Johann Eichstedt
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A German rare one-handed Gdansk splendour coach clock with hour self strike, circa 1680.
Polished silver engraved case, open-worked edge, engraved bezel, rear bell. Silver, champlevé dial, centrally engraved and pierced, with radial Roman numerals, and one hand, for the hours. Signed full plate movement, chain/fusee, two barrels for alarm and hour strike with openwork decoration and floral engravings, one hammer, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance.
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Diameter: 96 mm
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Weight: 841 g
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Signed: Johann Eichstedt, Gdansk/London
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Johann (Hans) Eichstedt, sometimes Eichstädt, Eichstett, or Eysted (ca. 1630 – ca. 1700), was born in Elbing, south of Gdansk. He quickly gained an excellent reputation. He worked for the royal household. There are about ten known clocks by Eichstead, all of high quality.