Biedermeier picture clock: c. 1840. Painted on metal plate depicting a recluse on horseback rushing to a dwelling. In a silvered and gilded frame with mass decoration. Mounted in a frame with a quarter gong striking a clockwork movement cleaned by a watchmaker. Which automatically starts a musical composition playing two separate tunes every hour. These also change automatically every hour. Enamel dial with Roman numerals, gilt brass ring, and door. With blued steel hands. Frame and painting cleaned.
Size: 93 x 90 x 16 cm