An Austrian mahogany 'Dachluhr' regulator wall clock, circa 1840.

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Name
An Austrian mahogany 'Dachluhr' regulator wall clock, circa 1840.
Measurements
Height: 90 cm, Width: 28 cm, Depth: 13 cm
Reference
GUDA500146
Techniques
Chiseled, Veneered
Colors
Gold, Brown, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Vienna Clocks
Materials
Brass Glass Mahogany Steel
Periods
19th Century Antique
Origins
Austria
Description

The dial

The 16.5-cm silvered dial has Roman numerals and thin blued steel hands. Both the bezel and rim of the recessed centre are made of finely chiseled gilt brass.

The movement

The weight driven movement is of eight day duration and has arched plates. It is regulated by a Graham deadbeat escapement with beat adjustment to the crutch. The pendulum with wooden rod and brass bob is separately suspended from the back board of the case.

The case

The architectural case is veneered with mahogany and is surmounted by a moulded gable top. Both door and sides have glass panels. The case terminates in a concave sided ending.

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