Description & Technical information
Designed and executed by: Richard Ludwig, Vienna, 1904
Solid walnut wood and veneer, surface slightly repolished, cut and faceted glass with etched geometric pattern freshly re-gilt, partially hammered brass fittings, dial made of chased copper, 3 weights, 8 day-movement with Viennese 4/4-strike on 2 gong bars, repaired by a master clockmaker, excellent condition
First-class Viennese cabinet making
Date: 1904
Period: Early 20th century
Origin: Austrian
Medium: Solid walnut wood and veneer
Signature: Marked on metal plaque: RICHARD LUDWIG Möbelfabrik & Kunsttischlerei Wien VI Hofmuehlgasse 4
Dimensions: 196 x 50 x 27 cm (77¹/₈ x 19⁵/₈ x 10⁵/₈ inches)
Provenance: Private property, Austria
Literature:
Das Interieur, vol. 5, Vienna, 1904, vol. 5, plate 14
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