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Lot 1147

Lot 1147

A fine early 19th century Austrian travel clock

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Lot 1147

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A fine early 19th century Austrian travel clock
'Lorenz Schlitz in Wien,' (d.1839)
The 2.75 inch engine-turned dial inscribed as above, with blued steel spade hands and a centre alarm sweep, within four winding arbors, the movement, with lever platform escapement and pierced balance cock, striking on a coiled gong, the case with cast ormolu C-scroll carry handle and foliate mounts over stamped diaperwork body and lyre motif on decorated bun feet, 8.75", (22cm) high.
Lorenz (Laurenz) Schlitz of Kärnterstrasse 968. Vienna was recognised as a Master Clockmaker in 1811.



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Minor tarnish to gong block. Movement not tested, sold as seen. Some slight gapping where sheet panels of carcase meet. Overall lovely condition.

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