A GILT-BRASS TABLE CLOCK WITH ALARM, GERMAN, CIRCA 1580
FROM A EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTION, LOTS IV - VI 2½-inch principal silver dial with single hand and central alarm disc, below a moon dial with outer lunar calendar, all set on a fruit-cast surround above a concealed winding aperture above a further aperture for the signs of the zodiac with hidden setting square, the reverse with strike recording dial below a further lunar dial, concealed winding square and aperture for ruling deity, the movement with elaborate gilt-steel posts, open springs with engraved gilt guards, verge and balance escapement with engraved gilt regulation, striking the hours on a bell and passing strike for the half on a further bell, key wound alarm to the side, the case surmounted by Minerva above finely pierced dome and balustrade, the sides very finely cast and chased with warriors and mythical creatures within strapwork panels, the whole raised on dragon feet 36.5cm. 14Âin. high
- The cost is converted to USD at the rate of 1 GBP = 1.521675 USD on 2013-07-03.
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