AN AUSTRIAN GILT-BRASS MOUNTED, WALNUT, FRUITWOOD, ALABASTER AND PEN-ENGRAVED AUTOMATON MANTEL CLOCK

AN AUSTRIAN GILT-BRASS MOUNTED, WALNUT, FRUITWOOD, ALABASTER AND PEN-ENGRAVED AUTOMATON MANTEL CLOCK
J. STRAUB, WIEN. FIRST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The architectural case with mirror panelled back, the enamel chapter ring signed J. Straub B in Wien, surrounding a repoussé brass centre with automaton putto, twin barrel short duration movement, silk suspension and strike on bell, trip repeat; pendulum, winding key
46 cm. high