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Mantel Clock Ensemble

Jagdliches Kaminuhr-Ensemble

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Vienna, late 19th century

Case
carved and waxed lime wood
Dial
carved lime wood,
enamel numeral cartouches
Movement
anchor escapement, half hour strike on bell
Height
33¾ in

This mantel clock ensemble out of carved lime wood consists of a clock with half hour strike and two candle holders. The carvings of the clock depict a stag with hind and two hounds. The candle holders are decorated with a ibex with fawn respective a chamoix with fawn. The animals are shown in a dense scenery with underbrush, foliage, blossoms and rocks, reminding of a hunt in the Alps.