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Viennese Biedermeier Skeleton Anniversary Clock With Musical Movement, Ca. 1840

About the Item

Finest Viennese Craftmanship: Under the original glass dome the ebonised oval wooden base on four bun feet, with musical mechanism that plays automatically on the hour, wooden body with silver-plated brass fittings with floral decoration on the front, the top of the base edged with brass in relief, with two tall brass columns entwined with silver wire mesh and decorated with enamelled flowers and leaves, crowned by two gilded figurines supporting the cylindrical clock case, which is framed by a gilt decorative band on the front and crowned by a bouquet of flowers with two dolphins spouting water. Below, on the back, a silver plate in relief with towering rocailles, in front of which swings the pendulum on a thread suspension with a large openwork rosette with blossom and leaves. Case with brass plates, spring-wound movement, half-hour strike on a gong spiral, dial with a central pierced volute and tendril decoration, enamelled all around and with painted black Roman numerals. Movement checked by master clockmaker, completely cleaned and fully functional, two original keys present. Made around 1840 Dimensions: Height: 51,0 cm / 20.07 in Width: 29,0 cm / 11.41 in Depth: 17,0 cm / 6.69 in Excellent overall condition, movement checked by a master clockmaker, completely cleaned and fully functional, original keys existing
  • Creator:
    Viennese Manufactory (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. excellent state of preservation, cleaned and polished, Movement checked by a master clockmaker, completely cleaned and fully functional, original keys existing.
  • Seller Location:
    Vienna, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1014441832842

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