Lot no. 345
ZAPLER-UHR, MOTHER-OF-PEARL GRANDFATHER CLOCK, VIENNA CIRCA 1850
Rare Zapler-uhr clock made of mother-of-pearl. The temple-like structure stands on a windowed, ashlar-engraved plinth base, supported by small bulbous feet. Beyond the two tiers of stepped plinths, one reaches the temple proper, colonnaded and adorned with a rich pediment embellished with acroteria with plant volutes. Small dial set in the 'temple' with Roman numerals for the hours, steel pear-shaped hands, silvered cow's tail pendulum set in the front. Winding key present, clock currently in working order. H. 14 cm, W. 9 cm, D. 4.5 cm.
ZAPLER UHR, A MOTHER OF PEARL LITTLE TABLE CLOCK, VIENNA 1850 CIRCA
See original version (Italian) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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