Style:
19. century
Empire
Empire period
Source:
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
Spring-wound - wound with a key, runs for 3-5 days.
Half-beating (1/2) - beats every 30 minutes.
Chiseled wreath, dial, pendulum and small ornaments - brass.
Dial combined with enamel.
Polychrome case gilded with gold leaf.
Wreath: The dial is set in a large, circular, richly embossed wreath in the shape of the sun or rays, which is a very popular motif in the Empire period (the sun as a symbol of monarchy/power).