Lot Essay
Samuel Wehl was one of the most reputable makers of bronze clock cases in St. Petersburg during the first half of the 19th Century.
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THE CASE BY SAMUEL WEHL, ST. PETERSBURG, THE MOVEMENT BY EDWARD BARRARD & CO. PARIS, CIRCA 1840
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A RUSSIAN GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK
THE CASE BY SAMUEL WEHL, ST. PETERSBURG, THE MOVEMENT BY EDWARD BARRARD & Co. PARIS, CIRCA 1840
The case surmounted by an armoured figure with capstan, rope and anchor behind and cannon balls at his feet, stamped to the reverse 'S. WEHL ST. PETERSBURG', the enamel dial with Roman hours, the eight day twin barrels movement with countwheel strike on bell, stamped 'FABRIQUE EARD BARRARD & CIE DE PARIS'; pendulum, key
19 in. (48.5 cm.) high
THE CASE BY SAMUEL WEHL, ST. PETERSBURG, THE MOVEMENT BY EDWARD BARRARD & Co. PARIS, CIRCA 1840
The case surmounted by an armoured figure with capstan, rope and anchor behind and cannon balls at his feet, stamped to the reverse 'S. WEHL ST. PETERSBURG', the enamel dial with Roman hours, the eight day twin barrels movement with countwheel strike on bell, stamped 'FABRIQUE EARD BARRARD & CIE DE PARIS'; pendulum, key
19 in. (48.5 cm.) high