An Austrian Neoclassical parcel-gilt and ebonized regulator longcase clock Vienna, circa 1820

with central seconds and grande sonnerie, three train posted movement with deadbeat anchor escapement.

Richard Lawson, San Francisco

With scattered age and construction cracks. Small scattered restorations to wood. Carved and gilt decoration with minor breaks and chips to carving; not extensive. Break to pendulum. Refinished. Regilt, gilding now with scattered rubbing and surface dirt. Dial with oxidation and surface dirt. Glass replaced. Ormolu regilt. Gilt bronze ring of later date. Together with 4.5in. high later custom-made base. In good condition.
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