Große Barock Kaminuhr mit Xylophon Musikspielwerk
rectangular spring-driven movement, external locking work, duration probably 1–2 days, anchor escapement, quarter striking on bells, the base housing a substantial cylinder xylophone musical mechanism with nine hammers, good sound, double-bombé enamel dial, blued-steel hands, carved wooden case glazed on two sides, with gold-coloured and polychrome decoration, flanked by two seated putti, surmounted by a coronet, 81 cm, Germany/Austria, c. 1770/90, signs of age and repair, without guarantee for accuracy, sound or long-term functioning, one pendulum with loose bob, two keys, (HP)
Provenance:
H. J. König Collection
Specialist: Peter Hüttler
rectangular spring-driven movement, external locking work, duration probably 1–2 days, anchor escapement, quarter striking on bells, the base housing a substantial cylinder xylophone musical mechanism with nine hammers, good sound, double-bombé enamel dial, blued-steel hands, carved wooden case glazed on two sides, with gold-coloured and polychrome decoration, flanked by two seated putti, surmounted by a coronet, 81 cm, Germany/Austria, c. 1770/90, signs of age and repair, without guarantee for accuracy, sound or long-term functioning, one pendulum with loose bob, two keys, (HP)
Provenance:
H. J. König Collection
Specialist: Peter Hüttler
