European Furniture & Decorative Arts

Height of clock (including topper) 37 x width 16 3/4 inches.
Height of bracket 14 1/2 x width 19 3/4 inches.

Probably re-decorated, or the decoration enhanced in some areas. Age cracks through the crown and the bracket. The bronze mounts of the crown slightly loose. The glass panels are all present and intact but probably replacements. With pendulum, key and bell. The dial with some hairline cracks in the enamel but no significant enamel losses. Unsure if the movement is original, but it is an 18th century movement. The clock winds, runs and strikes when the hands are advanced. It does not align to strike the bell properly, but it is in working condition. The front door is slightly out of alignment so it does not close with its latch properly. 

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