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

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Toebosch Antiques
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Name
An Austrian parcel gilt sculptural quarter striking mantel clock with double automaton, circa 1830
Measurements
Height: 59 cm, Width: 32 cm, Depth: 15 cm
Reference
TOEA100174
Techniques
Carved
Colors
Gold, Brown, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass Wood
Periods
19th Century Antique
Subject
Figure
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.

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