Viennese Empire-Style Walnut Table Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1820
According to the seller, this 19th-century table clock dates to circa 1820 and originates from Vienna, executed in an Empire or Consulat style. The clock features a walnut-veneered architectural case supported by ebonized blackened columns set upon a stepped base.
Surrounding the glazed circular bezel on the upper section are four foliate brass corner appliqués. The dial features Roman numerals for the hours, accompanied by inner date numbers and pierced gilt metal hands. Beneath the upper case, a circular brass pendulum swings in front of a rectangular relief panel depicting sculpted figures.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Mantel clock
- Origin
- Vienna
- Period
- Circa 1820 / 19th century
- Dimensions
- Height 49 cm, Width 30 cm, Depth 14.5 cm
- Decorations
- Brass appliqués
- Case Material
- Walnut with blackened columns and base
- Place recorded
- Austria
Design
- Visible features
- • White or silvered dial with black Roman hour numerals and inner date ring. • Ornate pierced metal hands with three winding arbors visible on the dial face. • Four foliate brass spandrel appliqués adorn the corners of the upper walnut case. • Circular brass pendulum bob hangs between two blackened ebonized columns in front of a figural relief panel. • Stepped base combines walnut veneer with ebonized plinth elements.
- Dial and Indication Layout
- The seller describes the movement as featuring a brass dial with Roman numerals, a second hand with Arabic numerals, and a date ring. However, direct visual observation notes that the dial face appears white or silvered rather than bare brass. The dial displays black Roman hour numerals alongside an inner date ring, indicated by ornate pierced metal hands. Three winding arbors are visibly positioned across the dial face.
- Architectural Case and Decorative Mounts
- The clock is presented as a table clock measuring 49 cm in height, 30 cm in width, and 14.5 cm in depth. The listing records the case material as walnut, featuring blackened columns and a blackened base, adorned with brass appliqués. Visual observation of the case reveals an upper section ornamented with four foliate brass spandrel appliqués at the corners. A circular brass pendulum bob is positioned between two blackened columns in front of a rectangular figural relief panel, mounted upon a stepped base combining walnut veneer and ebonized elements.
- Attribution and Documentation Limitations
- The listing classifies the piece within the Consulat and Empire styles, dating it to the 19th century (circa 1820) with Vienna cited as the place of origin. No maker name, signature, or serial number is recorded in the source text. While three winding arbors and a pendulum bob are visually identifiable, technical specifications of the movement, escapement, and chiming or striking functions are not detailed in the source documentation. Any assessment of mechanical operation rests solely on unverified seller claims.
Identification
- Reference
- 1755246
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Source claims the movement features a 'brass dial', but visually the dial appears white or silvered with a brass bezel.
- Research required: Movement details, escapement, and rear case construction are not documented in the provided source material.