Lot 312
  • 312

An Austrian Louis XVI parcel gilt 'grande sonnerie' striking sculptural mantel clock, late 18th century

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description

  • Height 78.5cm
16-cm enamel dial with Arabic numerals, pierced and engraved brass hands, three train anchor movement with lacking silk suspended pendulum, trip repeating grande sonnerie striking on two lacking gongs, parcel gilt case with concave sided top surmounted by a carved foliate and bird finial, foliate pierced bird mounts to the sides, break front plinth supported by four columns with a reclining Chronos below flanked by a farmer and farmlady, shaped base raised on turned feet