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AN ITALIAN WALNUT ARCHITECTURAL GRANDE SONNERIE NIGHT CLOCK CASE AND MOVEMENT
Lodouico Manelli in. Bologna
the gilt movement of heavy construction with square backplate engraved Lodouico Manelli in. Bologna with quarter strike countwheels calibrated one to six and engraved with flowerheads, foliate pierced and engraved balance cock (lacking balance) to the verge 'scape wheel and now lacking going train except for the fusee, foliate engraved gilt-brass resting barrels for the strike (lacking wheel trains), substantial vase-shaped pillars engraved with flowerheads, the frontplate with extended side bars profusely engraved with flowerheads and scrolling foliage in high relief and with securing holes at each end, dial lacking, case with broken architectural pediment, hinged front door with deep moulded glazed frame, the back door with central hinged door with simple latch
26in. (66cm.) high (2)
Lodouico Manelli in. Bologna
the gilt movement of heavy construction with square backplate engraved Lodouico Manelli in. Bologna with quarter strike countwheels calibrated one to six and engraved with flowerheads, foliate pierced and engraved balance cock (lacking balance) to the verge 'scape wheel and now lacking going train except for the fusee, foliate engraved gilt-brass resting barrels for the strike (lacking wheel trains), substantial vase-shaped pillars engraved with flowerheads, the frontplate with extended side bars profusely engraved with flowerheads and scrolling foliage in high relief and with securing holes at each end, dial lacking, case with broken architectural pediment, hinged front door with deep moulded glazed frame, the back door with central hinged door with simple latch
26in. (66cm.) high (2)