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

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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.

Name
An Austrian parcel gilt sculptural quarter striking mantel clock with double automaton, circa 1830
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Mantel Clocks
Periods
19th Century Antique
Measurements
Height: 59 cm, Width: 32 cm, Depth: 15 cm
Reference
TOEA100174

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