Details
An architectural fruitwood striking mantel clock
the case applied with pressed gilt-metal foliate mounts, the moulded base supporting four onyx columns against a mirrored back, with lunette above painted with courtiers riding in the countryside, the white painted Roman dial with black -painted hands, the typical twin going barrel movement with strike on gong, Austrian, late 19th century -- 27½in.(70cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 3)
the case applied with pressed gilt-metal foliate mounts, the moulded base supporting four onyx columns against a mirrored back, with lunette above painted with courtiers riding in the countryside, the white painted Roman dial with black -painted hands, the typical twin going barrel movement with strike on gong, Austrian, late 19th century -- 27½in.(70cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 3)