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An exceptional Austrian wooden animated wall clock, circa 1730

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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.