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April 24, 2026: Spring Fine & Decorative Arts - Day Three

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Lot 2584

AUSTRIAN BIEDERMEIER / EMPIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED AUTOMATON MANTLE / SHELF CLOCK

Estimate: $500 - $800
Current Bid
$275

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AUSTRIAN BIEDERMEIER / EMPIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED AUTOMATON MANTLE / SHELF CLOCK, rectangular-form veneered-wood construction with base having concave sides, six white alabaster columns supporting a multi-stepped top, base and upper levels each with various applied gilt metal ornaments including cherubs, foliage, serpents and Lyre medallions; base with paint-decorated foliage and backed by a three-section mirror and having a figural soldier between two columns, supported by six bun-form feet; each side with figural gilded wood foliage and griffin-form figures and a likely-original eagle finial. Under the eagle is a large circular clock, hinged door with convex glass, gilt dial/face with automation feature depicting the cherubs performing blacksmithing/sharpening procedures including one with a movable arm and remaining with a movable leg with the movement of the curved hands, base of dial/face with a floral garland wreath, white enamel chapter ring with black Roman numerals, reverse with two removable wooden panels, square cover protects the interior movement and has illegible pencil inscriptions to the interior, remaining cover of rectangular form and protects the mirrors. Retain the likely original figural sunburst pendulum and key. First half 19th century. 26 3/4" HOA, 5 1/2" x 15" overall.

Condition

Good overall condition, wood with normal separations and splits, one mirror pane with a crack and some scattered losses to the silvering, one alabaster column with several cracks, eagle finial with a glued separation of the wing and regilded, larger door cover with some losses to the one corner edge. Porcelain dial with small flakes and scratches. Untested and in unknown working condition, automation components move with winding.

 

Provenance

Property from the estate of Malcolm Bradley, Richmond, VA.

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