102nd Auction

2020/6/29

Lot 239

Johann Vellauer in Wien, 164 mm, circa 1780
A fine repeating carriage clock with Vienna 4/4 strike "Grande Sonnerie" and alarm
Case: brass, gilt. Dial: enamel. Movm.: brass movement, chain/fusee, 4 barrels, 3 hammers / 2 bells, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance.
Johann Vellauer became a master in 1738 and was active as a clockmaker until about 1780. He lived at the "Alter Fleischmarkt" no. 869 and produced cartel clocks and mantel clocks as well as table and carriage clocks. His son of the same name (1748-1819) was also a clockmaker working in Vienna.

Sold

estimated
3.0004.000 €
Price realized
4.500 €