Viennese Enamel and Silver Table Clock with Onyx and Semiprecious Stones

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Stunning Viennese enamel vintage table clock - made of: -- silver -- nacre -- enamel (excellently chiselled) -- onyx -- … Read more Stunning Viennese enamel vintage table clock - made of: -- silver -- nacre -- enamel (excellently chiselled) -- onyx -- semiprecious stones
Attention: The table clock is partially gilt !
Manufactured circa 1870 Table clock based on rectangular platter which is attached to four feet shaped as scrolls of acanthus leaves / the clockface is edged by round frame which has fixed position between a pair of columns. - Please note the finest ornaments consisting of various decorative carved scrollworks !
Vienna became a focal point / regional hub of production of finest enameled items made of silver and copper in beginning of the so-said 'Ringstrassen' - period (as from 1850) when Vienna's grand boulevard / avenue - the 'Ringstrasse' - was planned and built instead of ancient town wall having once been erected in the Middle Ages. - The range of production of enamel items was great - it included centrepieces and goblets, table & mantel (fireplace) clocks, folding screens with enameled decorations en miniature, snuffboxes and many other luxury articles - very often decorated with silver frames, crystal elements and gemstones.
Size: Height 23.5 cm / 9.25 inches Size of base (feet included) 15.5 x 10.5 cm / 6.10 x 4.13 inches Depth 10.5 cm / 4.13 inches Very good condition / there aren't any damages existing. The clockwork is in operable condition. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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