European Furniture and Decorative Arts

There is a pendulum, but no case key or winding key included. All three pins appear to be overwound. The hands can be manually advanced, and the clock appears to run when the pendulum is set in motion. It's unclear how accurately or for how long it keeps time. The chimes occasionally strike while the hands are advanced; there is a series of hammers and chimes that play a melody, as well as a coil gong that is struck in a repeating manner. The case in overall stable and attractive condition, with faint rubbing and loss to the ebonizing along the edges. Both front and rear covers open and close smoothly on their hinges, but the rear cover does not close completely flush with the case due to swelling.

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