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Austrian Automaton Mantel Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,200[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$500[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]Oct 23, 2021[/restrict]

Austrian Automaton Mantel Clock
early 19th century
rosewood veneer with brass columns and patinated metal figures, brass 8-day silk thread suspension movement with dial automation, unknown duration but most likely 3-5 days
19 x 11 x 4 inches

19th Century Austrian Gilded Mantel Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$200 – $300[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture][/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$150[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]Nov 14, 2020[/restrict]

19th century Austrian mantel clock with gilded gesso over wood case, decorated with foliate and a bird surmounted on an urn, 7-inch porcelain dial with cast brass hands, 8-day brass "Japy Freres" movement having rack and snail bell strike and platform escapement, gilding has darkened with parts of gesso missing, rear door is a replacement, runs a few minutes before stopping, strike functional. 28 in. high x 18 in. wide x 6 in. deep.

Austrian Gilded, Ebonized & Alabaster Mantel Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$200 – $400[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$150[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]Oct 23, 2021[/restrict]

Austrian Gilded, Ebonized & Alabaster Mantel Clock
mid-19th century
the wooden case with ebonized and gilded decoration, gilt bronze mounts and four alabaster columns
18 x 12 x 5 inches

A Stately Vienna Automaton Empire Mantel Clock, c. 1830

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]€2,000 – €2,600[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Auctionata Paddle 8 AG[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture] €2,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]11:00 AM – Apr 20, 2016[/restrict]

Fruitwood, walnut, veneered, partially ebonized, partially carved and gold painted, brass, gilt, glass, mirror glass, metal, alabaster
Austria, Vienna, c. 1830
Brass application inscribed ÂDEFLERÂ
Rectangular 30-hour movement, spring driven, lever escapement
Quarter hour strike on two spiral gongs, string suspension, pendulum with pierced bob
Skeletonized dial with figural automaton in the center, enamel-chapter ring with Arabic hour-markers, outer minute ring, bezel with vaulted glazing, blued steel hands
Movable automaton ÂSchmied und SchleiferÂ (Âblacksmith and grinderÂ), repetition function, strike silent function
Triple glazed architectonic wooden case with four alabaster columns, brass applications, in chased brass Cupid and Psyche, eagle top piece and two female creatures
Winding key is included
Overall dimensions: c. 72.2 x 41.5 x 17.2 cm
Fully functional, good condition
Splendid mantel clock and precious item of Viennese craftsmanship with refined automaton

The lush dÃ©cor of this stately mantel clock, consisting of flora, figural and ornamental brass applications, alabaster columns and carved top parts, is not everything that make this clock so special. Additionally the dial is fitted with an automaton displaying the motif of blacksmith and a grinder (ÂSchmied und SchleiferÂ). The automatic figures of two angels are playing a work shop scene of a smith and a grinder according to the rhythm of the clockwork: On the right side we can see an angel grinding CupidÂs arrows, whereas the left one puts the finishing touches to them.

Condition:

The clock is in a good age-related condition. The veneer bears tension cracks in places, refitted wormy parts as well as bumps, blemishes and small scratches. The mirror is partially tarnished. The gold paint of the top parts has been renewed. The movement is overhauled, the fittings have recently been polished and the case was polished up. During in house testing the timepiece was fully functional; no guarantee on long term precision and regularity. The dimensions measure c. 72.2 x 41.5 x 17.2 cm.

A Stately Vienna Automaton Empire Mantel Clock, c. 1830

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]€2,200 – €2,860[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Auctionata Paddle 8 AG[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture] €2,400[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]9:00 AM – Nov 11, 2015[/restrict]

The lush dcor of this stately mantel clock, consisting of flora, figural and ornamental brass applications, alabaster columns and carved top parts, is not everything that make this clock so special. Additionally the dial is fitted with an automaton displaying the motif of blacksmith and a grinder (ÂSchmied und SchleiferÂ). The automatic figures of two angels are playing a work shop scene of a smith and a grinder according to the rhythm of the clockwork: On the right side we can see an angel grinding CupidÂs arrows, whereas the left one puts the finishing touches to them.

Condition:

Austrian mantel clock disassembled

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$25 – $50[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Converse Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$60[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]11:15 AM – Dec 29, 2009[/restrict]

A disassembled Austrian pillar clock with white alabaster pillars, a round porcelain dial (damaged) and the original thirty hour clockworks.

Austrian Musical Mantel Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$500 – $1,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Converse Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$1,200[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]1:00 PM – Jun 18, 2010[/restrict]

A 19″ silver and gold plated two pillar mantel clock decorated all over with vines, etc. and having a cylindrical music box mounted inside the wood base. The clock is fit with a glass shade or cover, although now with a repaired break.

Gl;ass cover has repaired break. Unless otherwise stated the condition of the mechanisms of these clocks is good, but that does not mean they run or do not need repairs. There is no guarantee of either the mechanical performance of clocks nor the completeness and originality of their parts and components. In most cases we have not removed the dials from these clocks, and have not checked inside for manufacturers or makers names for attribution.