* An Austrian Carved and Parcel Gilt Empire Mantel

* An Austrian Carved and Parcel Gilt Empire Mantel Clock
josef straub, vienna, early 19th century
the case surmounted by a putto feeding an eagle above the circular enameled dial with Arabic numeral hours and dates, signed J. Straub in Wien, the time and strike works raised on opposing mermaid form supports further set on a stepped plinth with hairy paw feet.
Height 22 x width 15 1/4 inches.
Estimate $ 2,000-4,000

Property from the Collection of Al Brandwein, Chicago, Illinois
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