Beschreibung:

An engraved brass mounted ebonised small mantel clock now incorporating a musical box mechanism, probably Austrian, mid 19th century and later The two train bell striking movement with push button hour repeat, standing barrels, anchor escapement and shaped plates, the white enamel Roman numeral waisted dial with elaborate scroll hands and overlaid with a pierced and engraved brass decoration to the lower section, in a waisted ebonised case with button finial and ogee moulded surmount above rectangular side windows, the front and side surfaces overlaid with conforming shaped pierced and engraved lacquered brass decoration, on two later gilt brass rail supports, 24cm (9.5ins) high; with original conforming ebonised plinth applied with further decorative brass mounts and now fitted to upper surface with a later musical box mechanism formerly playing a choice of two airs via a 2.25 inch cylinder and tuned steel comb within brass frame and glazed cover, on scroll cast brass feet, (musical mechanism incomplete, dial with faults) 18.5cm (11.25ins) high overall. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. , weights, winding and case keys: unless specifically indicated otherwise in the catalogue description it can be assumed that all clocks are sold with the requisite pendulum and correct number of weights (where appropriate), however we cannot guarantee that they are original to the clock. We do not indicate in the catalogue description whether winding or case keys are present with any specific clock. As many clocks are consigned without keys please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. : due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. : dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres (and inches for English clocks). The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated.