Lot Essay
A very similar clock by Johann Huggler was exhibited on the Swiss stand at the Paris Exhibition of 1900 and is illustrated in The Art Journal catalogue.
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ATTRIBUTED TO JOHANN HUGGLER OF BREINZ, CIRCA 1900
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A SWISS 'BLACK FOREST' CARVED WOOD MANTEL CLOCK
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHANN HUGGLER OF BREINZ, CIRCA 1900
Modelled as a huntsman, the base with game including hare, ptarmigan and marmot amidst foliage, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell
38½in. (97.8cm.) high, 27½in. (69.9cm.) wide
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHANN HUGGLER OF BREINZ, CIRCA 1900
Modelled as a huntsman, the base with game including hare, ptarmigan and marmot amidst foliage, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell
38½in. (97.8cm.) high, 27½in. (69.9cm.) wide
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