C.1780, Austrian, Complicated Mantel clock, grand sonnerie, with moon phase, day of week and date on subsidiary dials.

C.1780, Austrian, Complicated Mantel clock, grand sonnerie, with moon phase, day of week and date on subsidiary dials. This is a one day+ clock, but is very well made, with standing barrels for the strike and a fusee for the time train. It retains its original crown verge with rear balance wheel and cock intact. It strikes on two silver bells (original), counting the quarters on a higher pitched bell than the hours. It has a large engraved brass dial mask, a sentry at each side and profuse scrolls and flowers on the remainder. There are some minor losses and repairs, but nothing major; the clock is running and striking. The movement has a dust cover with side doors, and would have originally had an additional wooden protective case. Still a great piece of antiquity. Height 9 inches