German Automaton Shelf Clock

An early 20th century German Black Forest Cuckoo shelf clock with "Marching Sentry" automaton. Brass 8-day time and strike movement with "L B" trademark, Cuckoo and Gong strike, wooden dial with applied Roman numerals. Oak Gothic Revival case with spires on tall columns and a pediment crest over a carved wooden fence with painted Sentry figure, over a stepped molded base with carved frieze. Original finish with Ebonized detail, small repairs, running and functioning when cataloged. 27 1/4" high. ESTIMATE $3,000-4,000 NOTE: Copy and paste this link into your web browser to view a short video of the automaton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-pNR-57D5k
Condition Report: Original finish with Ebonized detail, small repairs, running and functioning when cataloged.