Fine German Black Forest automaton mahogany table clock by R...

Fine German Black Forest automaton mahogany table clock by Rupert Maurer of Eisenbach, circa 1850, 6" white Roman numeral dial with outer minute track, steel hands, upon a zinc painted panel depicting two beavers with moving eyes, the brass plate eight day twinn fusee movement signed 'R.U.P. Mauer in Eisenbach, striking the hours to a gong mounted on the case back, in a fine brass inlaid architectural mahogany case with two side doors, 21.5" high, 13.5" wide, depth 6.25" (with pendulum and key) ** The George Hollis Collection ** For reference see Justin. J. Miller - Rare and Unusual Black Forest Clocks, page 128, Figs. 3.87.1 and 3.87.2

Estimate:£1,200

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