German Horizontal Table Clock, Case and Key.
Auction Date: July 14, 2023
Estimate: Estimate: 2000 - 3000
Sold for: $3,997
Lot: 90
Germany.
Circa 1740.
Made by Wilhalm Koberle Eiichstatt. Gilt copper, quarter repeating, silver champleve dial with Roman numerals, engraved center with foliate scrolls, iron hands, gilt fusee and chain movement with baluster pillars. Verge escapement with the balance wheel under a pierced and engraved cock, fine regulation dial, two hammer with dog form heads for the push quarter repeating, the case with molded bordered. The sides with foliate pierced and engraved silver masks. The bell within the base, raised on turned feet. Together with leather traveling case with glazed lid, and with key.
Signed Wilhlm Kberle Eiichsttt to the elaborate engraved backplate.
Approximate dimensions: The clock 2 3/4 H. x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2. The clock, cased: 3 5/8 H. x 5 1/8 W. x 4 1/8 x 4 3/8..
Condition: Overall visual appearance is quite attractive, very shallow dent to one corner of body. Light scratching, wear. Functionality: the hammer chime bright, appears to be in good condition overall.