Antique AUSTRIAN BIEDERMEIER AUTOMATION Mantle/Table Clock Circa: 1850s

High quality Austrian solid brass plate 30 hour wind two train silk thread suspension automation movement (restored); clock automation movement operation includes Cupid sharpening his arrows on a grinding wheel (full working condition); 4 inch diameter porcelain face with Roman numerals (minor porcelain loss at 9 o’clock position near mounting screw); a small FAST/SLOW gear can be found on the clock case face above the 12 o’clock position; a substantial & handsomely decorated hinged brass door frame contains an original thick convex glass with minor scratch; door hooks on the opposite end with thumb latch; clock case rests upon 4 carved alabaster cushion feet; chimes on a large melodious nickel bell; bell & movement assemblies are mounted securely to wood case which is ebonized. Masterfully made with wonderful imagination draws the eye to Cupid who is centered in the clock face; clock movement is contained within a round carved wood clock cylinder (see photos of repairs to wood cracks at cylinder & at various other portions to the wood case); 2 pairs of decoratively carved marble columns located at each side of the pendulum swing area have beautifully cast brass column bases & capitals & are supported with fluted wood pilasters located behind columns; fluted wooden panels decorate both areas above & below the column base & capital areas; a curved wood 2 stage stepped formal crown create the clock case topper also decorated with a wood finial (finial appears to be a replacement); thinly sliced “mother of pearl” is carefully applied to the top portions of the pediment top (small portion of the center decoration is missing); a decorative pendulum bob hangs freely on the pendulum suspension rod; a replacement rear metal door swings upwards for clock movement access & is held in place with a crude thumb latch. Chiming correctly, Cupid moving his leg to run the blade sharpener, & running on time. Two separate keys are included: 1 key to wind clock and 1 key to adjust the FAST/SLOW gear. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: height 21” x width 12” x depth 4 ½” I am NOT a retailer. I am an antique clock collector wishing to reduce my clock collection. This clock comes from my collection & has been running successfully for several years with no difficulties. It has been tested prior to this offering. Clock set-up to establish the correct “beat” is paramount to the clock’s operation, accomplished through placement & leveling (sometimes with rotating the movement while in the clock case). Additionally, temperature & humidity may affect it over time as well. Do not over wind a clock. Lastly, I cannot not guarantee the clock’s operation once shipped. I do take pride as a seller and buyer of these clocks. All shipments will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap (key and pendulum wrapped separately) set tightly into box containing Styrofoam peanuts, tapped shut & then placed into a second shipping box (as may be necessary) filled with padding for added protection, taped shut on all sides. Please ask any questions regarding this item; responses will be made as quickly as possible. No International shipping & No refunds.