A Dutch Frisian stained oak alarm `staartklok´ with soldier automaton, Second quarter 19th century

28-cm polychrome painted dial with Roman numerals, brass season spandrels and 'bruidskrans', arch with painted soldiers and aperture for the 'carousel' with connection to the striking train of the brass posted movement with anchor escapement, Dutch countwheel half hour striking on two alternating bells, stained oak case surmounted by a gilt wood atlas and two angels, the shaped tail with monogramm JB and urn lenticle, small alarm weight lacking