C.1870, Austrian, Unusual Inlaid 3-Wt Grand Sonnerie wall
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clock in very good original condition. The case back, door, bracket and top trim are profusely inlaid with pewter, brass and rosewood on ivory fields. The twisty columns are reminiscent of styles 2 centuries earlier and very well executed. Most remarkable is the dial which is a flat porcelain field with 12 individual cartouche numerals, each on a copper shield, the copper dial center with a floral pattern, and the cast bezel with a floral pattern I have not seen before, all accented by a delicate set of finely pierced hands. The 4 spoke pulleys are also sharp and well made. Now there are some repairs to the inlay here and there, but only noticeable on close inspection and we would still class this as overall very good condition. Height 48 inches
