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An exquisite Austrian wall clock, circa 1820–1830, attributed to Viennese clockmaker Ad. Uhrig in Wien. This rare example features a …
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An exquisite Austrian wall clock, circa 1820–1830, attributed to Viennese clockmaker Ad. Uhrig in Wien. This rare example features a richly carved giltwood and gesso frame, detailed with scrolling acanthus and floral motifs surrounding a central circular porcelain dial with Roman numerals.
The face is signed Ad. Uhrig in Wien, identifying it as a fine early 19th-century Viennese timepiece from the Biedermeier-to-Rococo Revival transition period—a moment when artistry and precision met in both furniture and horology.
The original parcel-gilt finish shows beautifully aged patina with timeworn gilding and traces of bole and gesso beneath, giving the piece a soft, romantic texture that only two centuries of age can create. The mechanical movement and enamel dial remain intact; light wear and age-appropriate surface distress add to its authenticity and charm.
Perfect as a statement wall piece, this clock reads equally well in a collected European interior, an old-world study, or layered among antique art in a gallery wall.
Dimensions: 17” H × 17” W × 6” D
Origin: Vienna, Austria
Period: Circa 1820–1830
Materials: Giltwood, gesso, porcelain, brass
Condition: Original antique condition with expected surface wear and patina. Movement untested.
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- Dimensions
- 17ʺW × 6ʺD × 17ʺH
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Gesso
- Giltwood
- Glass
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Beautiful original condition consistent with age. The giltwood and gesso frame shows natural wear, surface distress, and minor gesso loss … moreBeautiful original condition consistent with age. The giltwood and gesso frame shows natural wear, surface distress, and minor gesso loss typical for a piece of this age. Porcelain dial intact with light hairlines; movement untested. Rich, authentic patina with traces of original gilding and bole visible. less
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