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A mid 18th century gilt brass hexagonal table clock with repeat and alarm, together with the original fitted leather case Antony Möltzer, Wien, number 485
12 December 2012, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £6,875 inc. premium
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A mid 18th century gilt brass hexagonal table clock with repeat and alarm, together with the original fitted leather case
Antony Möltzer, Wien, number 485
The hexagonal case with concave mouldings to the upper and lower edges, bordering six d-end glazed apertures, raised on six turned feet, the 3 inch circular silvered Roman and Arabic dial with half hour markers, conforming central alarm setting disc and pierced steel hands, the signed and numbered movement with verge balance escapement, fusee going train and spring barrel strike train, the foliate pierced and chased footed cock bordered by the silvered regulation dial and three brass hammers, each engraved with a stylised mask, concealed behind the hinged base housing the bell. The fitted black Morocco leather case fitted with a convex glass to the hinged cover, secured by two hook and eye clasps, the interior lined in red fabric 7cm (2.75in) tall, 11cm (4.25in wide)
The hexagonal case with concave mouldings to the upper and lower edges, bordering six d-end glazed apertures, raised on six turned feet, the 3 inch circular silvered Roman and Arabic dial with half hour markers, conforming central alarm setting disc and pierced steel hands, the signed and numbered movement with verge balance escapement, fusee going train and spring barrel strike train, the foliate pierced and chased footed cock bordered by the silvered regulation dial and three brass hammers, each engraved with a stylised mask, concealed behind the hinged base housing the bell. The fitted black Morocco leather case fitted with a convex glass to the hinged cover, secured by two hook and eye clasps, the interior lined in red fabric 7cm (2.75in) tall, 11cm (4.25in wide)
Footnotes
Antony Moltzer became a Master in Vienna in August 1740.