Lot 227

George Merckel, Danzig, 144 x 80 mm, circa 1660
An impressive hexagonal horizontal table clock in museum-like quality, with hour strike and alarm - with original box
Case: firegilt brass case, moulded, the sides with screwed on windows, paw feet and applied caryatids, rear bell. Dial: brass, firegilt, applied silver chapter ring with radial Roman hours, finely engraved hunting scenes, applied silver alarm disc with floral engravings in the centre, the spandrels with engraved blossoms. Movm.: hexagonal brass movement, firegilt, chain/fusee for going train, 3 barrels, 2 hammers, locking plate with outer teeth, verge escapement, plain two arm iron balance.

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