Table clock - Metal, Wood - 1800-1850

Table clock with Portico in Empire style – Austrian production Elegant table clock of Austrian production, in Empire style, characterized by a portico architectural structure with columns, rich decorative ornaments, and a composition with dramatic scenic impact. The case features a wooden base with applied decorations, columns with light shafts and Corinthian capitals, ornamental friezes, and stylized eagle figures on the sides of the dial. At the summit is placed a double-winged eagle, a decorative element of particular prominence. In the lower central part there is a decorative pendulum with a ray motif and an anthropomorphic face. The clear circular dial, with Arabic numerals and pierced hands, is framed by a decorative bezel. The whole ensemble recalls neoclassical and imperial taste, making this specimen interesting for vintage clock collectors and antiques enthusiasts. The designer and craftsman of the piece are not known; the attribution to Austrian production is the one indicated for the object. Condition Clock in working order, preserved in original patina. It shows signs of age, wear, stains and some surface imperfections, visible and well documented in the photographs. It has not undergone a recent cleaning or aesthetic restoration. The buyer is advised to have it thoroughly cleaned and a general check performed, with any conservation interventions to be evaluated according to personal needs. The photographs are an integral part of the description and show the actual condition of the object. Therefore, please examine them carefully before purchase. An epoch clock with a decoratively important character, offered in the present state of preservation, with the patina and signs of time that accompany its history.

Estimate:$504.95

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