An exceptional Austrian wooden animated wall clock, circa 1730

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Toebosch Antiques
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Name
An exceptional Austrian wooden animated wall clock, circa 1730
Measurements
Height: 43 cm, Width: 17 cm, Depth: 30 cm
Reference
TOEA100691
Techniques
Painted
Colors
Green, Brown, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass
Periods
18th Century Antique 1730
Origins
Austria
Condition Note
good
Subject
Figure
Description

An highly important 3-train wooden wheel animated wall clock from the former Wuppertal museum.

The wall-clock with the angelus alarm system was used to remind the monks to pray in the morning afternoon and evening. The animated figure on top rings the bell for a minute. The quarter striking hand on a subsidiary dial .

This clock is in all original condition and according to the museum the oldest one known. The original painted clock is in very good/almost mint condition. The original glass weights are very unusual and very good and deorative. Also the escapement (wag-escapement) is all original.Doors etc/etc everything original.

A real highlight to complete your collection.

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