Black Forest: Hans Konrad, Brux Czech Republic, Biedermeier style wall clock, 30 hour, time and gong strike, weight-driven movement with wood plates and brass wheels within a pine case with reverse painted glass front. The overall form of the case is

Black Forest: Hans Konrad, Brux Czech Republic, Biedermeier style wall clock, 30 hour, time and gong strike, weight-driven movement with wood plates and brass wheels within a pine case with reverse painted glass front. The overall form of the case is typical of Black Forest Biedermeier wall clocks and the mechanism is essentially the same as most cuckoo clocks of this vintage. The elaborate case ornamentation features Catholic themes such as the cross, the Sacred Heart, and two small prints depicting Jesus. The case is in very good condition with a few minor scratches. The transferred designs on the crest and bracket are sharp, but some of the brighter colors have faded. There are a couple of small losses to the reverse painted glass where the two prints on either side of the Sacred Heart have shifted out of position. One of the chains will need to be reinstalled and the pendulum leader repaired. The crest was broken and repaired at some point.