Bidspirit auction | Italian wall clock with rampant

Italian wall clock with rampant horse finial, Italy, 19th century - Vintage pendulum clock, crafted from wood and glass, with a mechanical winding mechanism. Dimensions: 35 × 18 × 92 cm (height). This clock, datable between 1850 and 1900, is preserved in excellent working condition and has not undergone any prior restoration. It comes with its original winding key. The clock features a white enameled dial with Arabic and Roman numerals and a finely crafted bronze pendulum. The mechanism, made entirely of bronze, operates a chime that strikes the half-hour and the hour with a harmonious and pleasant sound. The richly crafted case retains its original patina; the upper cornice, decorated with abundant ornamental elements, culminates in an equestrian figure, while the sides are articulated by finely inlaid half-columns. This piece is of remarkable technical and decorative quality, representative of late 19th-century European clockmaking. This lot is in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-community shipment: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.