No. 99651192

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Automaton clock -  Antique Bronze - 1800-1850
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5 weeks ago

Automaton clock - Antique Bronze - 1800-1850

Fire-gilded automatic bronze table clock. With a double striking mechanism and automatic functions from the early 19th century. The clock is an outstanding piece of its era because its automatic mechanism plays music with a water fountain function when the time is struck. The music cylinder on the side of the clock can be wound to provide the energy needed to play the music. The water fountain function is imitated by glass screw cylinders, which also move when the clock strikes. The clock is a functional rarity in the sense that it was made in the former Presburg, now Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, which was formerly part of Hungary and was then called Pozsony. Dimensions of the clock:... Dial:... The clock has its original fired enamel painting, the dial and putti are gilded, and the clock is made of bronze. Its condition is original, corresponding to the age of its creation.

No. 99651192

No longer available
Automaton clock -  Antique Bronze - 1800-1850

Automaton clock - Antique Bronze - 1800-1850

Fire-gilded automatic bronze table clock.
With a double striking mechanism and automatic functions from the early 19th century.

The clock is an outstanding piece of its era because its automatic mechanism plays music with a water fountain function when the time is struck. The music cylinder on the side of the clock can be wound to provide the energy needed to play the music. The water fountain function is imitated by glass screw cylinders, which also move when the clock strikes. The clock is a functional rarity in the sense that it was made in the former Presburg, now Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, which was formerly part of Hungary and was then called Pozsony. Dimensions of the clock:...
Dial:...
The clock has its original fired enamel painting, the dial and putti are gilded, and the clock is made of bronze. Its condition is original, corresponding to the age of its creation.

Bidding closed
Paula Martin-Calero Toro
Expert
Estimate  € 3,000 - € 3,500

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