Description & Technical information

Designed and executed by: Rudolph Meÿer, 1st quarter of 19th century

African mahogany veneer on pine, linear intarsias in maple, surface slightly repolished, most glass original, white enamel dial, Arabic chapters, blued steel hands, 1-month movement, deadbeat escapement with Graham anchor and central second, driven from a single solid pulley by paired small brass weights, knife edge suspension, and steel rod pendulum with lead filled brass bob, movement has been overhauled by an expert clock-maker, first-class original condition.

Date:  1st quarter of 19th century
Period:  1750-1850
Origin:  Vienna
Medium: African mahogany veneer on pine
Signature: Signed on dial: Rudolph Meÿer à W…en Kirchen

Dimensions: 154 x 32.5 x 20 cm (60⁵/₈ x 12³/₄ x 7⁷/₈ inches)
Categories: Decorative Arts & Design