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A fruitwood, ebonised and giltwood grand sonnerie automaton table clock
the case with bow front plinth supporting four onyx columns flanking adorsed lions, the architectural top surmounted by a displayed eagle, the dial with annular Arabic enamel chapter ring with blued spade hands, the centre with winged automaton figures at Vulcan's forge, the triple going barrel movement with anchor escapement and strike on two gongs, Austrian, third quarter 19th century -- 26in.(66cm.) high
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the case with bow front plinth supporting four onyx columns flanking adorsed lions, the architectural top surmounted by a displayed eagle, the dial with annular Arabic enamel chapter ring with blued spade hands, the centre with winged automaton figures at Vulcan's forge, the triple going barrel movement with anchor escapement and strike on two gongs, Austrian, third quarter 19th century -- 26in.(66cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 3)