Bronze table clock with bird and automaton, mid-19th century







Important and rare clock with bird and automaton, the bird rotates and sings activating the clock. The case is made of finely worked mercury-gilt bronze with mirrored top with animated bird set in a naturalistic landscape with painted background. Porcelain dial with Roman numerals. Provenance: France, mid-19th century. Dimensions: H 30 cm, W 12 cm, D 12 cm.
ID: 42169-1718354013-94358