AN UNUSUAL AUSTRIAN GILTWOOD AND GESSO WALL REGULATOR TIMEPIECE

AN UNUSUAL AUSTRIAN GILTWOOD AND GESSO WALL REGULATOR TIMEPIECEUnsigned, probably Vienna, circa 1870The four pillar single train eight-day movement with slightly tapered backplate pierced with four keyhole slots for hanging from the case backboard and deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted Y-shaped pallets regulated by brass lenticular bob pendulum with ebonised wooden shaft and incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the two-piece gilt on black enamel Roman numeral dial with brass edged recessed centre, pierced gilt hands and moulded brass bezel, the gilt break-arch top case with applied gesso foliate trail decoration to the cavetto cornice over floral spray infill to arch and rectangular stepped ogee moulded glazed door enclosing decorative panel to backboard, flanked by rococo scroll decorated rectangular projections capped with turned finials to both the upper and lower margins, the sides with slender rectangular windows within decorative moulded border over cavetto shaped base with floating arcaded apron and applied with rococo scrolls over fruiting leaf pendant.122cm (48ins) high, 45cm (17.75ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Condition Report: Movement is complete, appears all-original and is in working condition however mechanism is a little dirty/neglected hence will require a gentle clean and overhaul. The dial has some light/moderate wear to the gilt numerals as well as a very small chip next to the brass ferrule of the winding hole. The enamel 'surface' appears also to have bloomed hence finish is now a little uneven exhibiting areas of satin/matt as well as shiny. The case is in fine condition with damage limited to a few very small bumps and scuffs. Timepiece is complete with pendulum, weight (both in good but slight/tarnished condition) and a small crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer