Description
Magnificent table clock with automaton, Francearound 1840/50, ebonized wooden casing (with old worm infestation), putto-shaped atlases onthe sides as architectural elements, glazed doors on the sides (loose), richly decorated top with leaf volutes and mascarons, crowning of a seated Cupid with bows and arrows, large decorated brass dial with the sciences and fine arts, in the arc above a masquerade whichmoves the chin when the clock strikes (snapper), massive Brass plate movement in rectangular design, thread suspension of the pendulum, half-hour strike on bell with transmission to the masquerade machine, anchorescapement, key missing, height approx. 78cm, condition of movement 2, housing 3, representative
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Magnificent table clock with automaton, Francearound 1840/50, ebonized wooden casing (with old worm infestation), putto-shaped atlases onthe sides as architectural elements, glazed doors on the sides (loose), richly decorated top with leaf volutes and mascarons, crowning of a seated Cupid with bows and arrows, large decorated brass dial with the sciences and fine arts, in the arc above a masquerade whichmoves the chin when the clock strikes (snapper), massive Brass plate movement in rectangular design, thread suspension of the pendulum, half-hour strike on bell with transmission to the masquerade machine, anchorescapement, key missing, height approx. 78cm, condition of movement 2, housing 3, representative
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