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Keywords: Empire style, neoclassical influences, dark mahogany wood, gilded bronze accents, circular enamel dial, Roman numeral markers, decorative eagle finial, gilded sunburst motif, early 19th century, precise craftsmanship, Austrian clockmaking tradition, intricate calendar mechanism, contrasting dark wood and gold tones
Circa 1820, an Austrian mahogany mantel clock with a carved gilt wood eagle finial raised on a mahogany case. The enamel and brass dial features Arabic numerals with a secondary date dial. The case has an arched pediment, applied brass decorations, lion mask handles, a mirrored lower back panel, and paw feet. The base is raised on stone feet. The clock has an unmarked time and gong strike movement. It is pictured on page 122 of Arpads & Schmidt’s "Az Ida Uria – Az Orak Nagykonyve."
Measurement: Overall 18 1/2" high x 10 3/4" wide x 5 3/4" deep.
Category: 26645
Condition: Wear and minor abrasion to case and eagle commensurate with age. Replaced Pendulum.
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