Fine German Black Forest automaton mahogany table clock by R...
Hammer
£1,750
Fine German Black Forest automaton mahogany table clock by Rupert Maurer of Eisenbach, circa 1850, 6" white Roman numeral dial with outer minute track, steel hands, upon a zinc painted panel depicting two beavers with moving eyes, the brass plate eight day twinn fusee movement signed 'R.U.P. Mauer in Eisenbach, striking the hours to a gong mounted on the case back, in a fine brass inlaid architectural mahogany case with two side doors, 21.5" high, 13.5" wide, depth 6.25" (with pendulum and key)
** The George Hollis Collection
** For reference see Justin. J. Miller - Rare and Unusual Black Forest Clocks, page 128, Figs. 3.87.1 and 3.87.2
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The inside case bearing a handwritten label stating the clock was serviced in London in 1851. Appears currently functioning and striking correctly - see all images for guidance
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Hammer
£1,750
Fine German Black Forest automaton mahogany table clock by Rupert Maurer of Eisenbach, circa 1850, 6" white Roman numeral dial with outer minute track, steel hands, upon a zinc painted panel depicting two beavers with moving eyes, the brass plate eight day twinn fusee movement signed 'R.U.P. Mauer in Eisenbach, striking the hours to a gong mounted on the case back, in a fine brass inlaid architectural mahogany case with two side doors, 21.5" high, 13.5" wide, depth 6.25" (with pendulum and key)
** The George Hollis Collection
** For reference see Justin. J. Miller - Rare and Unusual Black Forest Clocks, page 128, Figs. 3.87.1 and 3.87.2
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The inside case bearing a handwritten label stating the clock was serviced in London in 1851. Appears currently functioning and striking correctly - see all images for guidance
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