Mantel clocks

An Austrian parcel gilt sculptural quarter striking mantel clock with double automaton, circa 1830



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Title
An Austrian parcel gilt sculptural quarter striking mantel clock with double automaton, circa 1830
Description

11-cm enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals and Breguet hands, skeletonized centre with gilt brass Cupid sharpening his arrows with connection to the half hour rack striking on a gong, 30-hour movement with silk suspended pendulum and anchor escapement with connection to the eyes of the carved gilt wood Chinese figure holding a double parasol seated on a rockwork base, rectangular plinth on bun feet. Very amusing clock with the moving eyes when the clock runs and the Cupid automaton when the clock strikes.

Dimensions
59 x 31.5 x 14.5 cm
Reference
0482
Price
Price on request
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