AUCTION : 0519

Lot#: 186

DESCRIPTION: Anton Hawelk, Vienna, year going, standing Vienna regulator, walnut baroque style case, the molded cupboard base with rounded corners on acanthus carved feet, and with carved foliate ornament, projecting mid molding with flattened profiles, glazed door with crosshatched columns and applied ornament echoing that of the base, the top also with similar decorative elements and palmette carved frieze, projecting cornice, and carved crest with scrolls, acanthus, and rococo style ornament, silvered, roman numeral three piece dial with gilt, scroll-engraved center with reserve above 6:00, signed "Anton Hawelk Wien", fancy, pierced blued steel hands, substantial brass movement with six-wheel train, maintaining power, and deadbeat escapement, heavy brass clad weight and pendulum
CONDITION: case in a good old finish, case good overall with minor dings and scratches, backboard behind the movement with splits and screw holes, bottom interior of cupboard base is missing, cupboard lock missing, upper door with minor splits, seatboard altered to more easily slide into the case, the dial has been cleaned and lacquered, hands are good, movement is complete, escapement functional but would benefit from proper service, the weight with tarnish and numerous dents, pendulum rod with minor dings and scratches, pendulum bob with scratches and dents (one severe)
ESTIMATE: $5000 - $8000
PRICE SOLD: $3400
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 93in x 22.5in x 11.5in

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