Description
A good quality Biedermeier timepiece Vienna regulator wall clock, circa 1860.
The figured rosewood case with applied carved mounts flanking the glazed door, further glazing to the sides showing the movement
The case surmounted with the original finely carved pediment with matching carved work to the base.
The two piece enamelled dial with Roman numerals and signed to the dial centre with makers name Jos Smolle In Gratz.
The inner and outer dial surrounded by polished brass bezels.
The fine quality fully restored eight day movement with deadbeat escapement.
Polished brass cased weight, with ornate spoked pulley, polished brass bob pendulum (front and back) with ebonised wooden rod.
Finely fretted blued steel hands of "beetle and poker" design
A beautifully made clock of elegant proportions typical of the Biedermeier period, in fine original condition.
This type of Viennese regulator wall clock were entirely hand made by a time served master clockmaker and
...show more description were only made for the most discerning customers and took many months to complete individually.
All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order. All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for two years.
All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist who works exclusively for us.
Our horologist is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 35 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the 1977 Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.
Please contact us for delivery and installation details.
For overseas customers a fully insured door to door service is provided by our regular couriers, please contact us for a specific quotation. All of our clocks are securely packed and comprehensive installation and maintenance instructions are included.
For more information please visit our website
www.storyclocks.co.uk
Internal Ref: Smolle/18 ...show less description
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