Grandfather clock. Netherlands, c. 1750

Grandfather clock. Netherlands, c. 1750.
Carved walnut wood; fruitwood marquetry; gilt bronze appliques.
Signed: "Frans Van Aken, Amsterdam."
With key to the case.
With pendulum and weights.
Dormant xylophagus marks.
Measurements: 242 x 60 x 32 cm.

Dutch grandfather clock in walnut wood. The piece of furniture rises on legs of claw and ball and a base of beveled profile that contrasts with the convex base. This gives way to a prismatic box that houses the weights. The entire surface is decorated with vegetal elements, birds, scrolls and cups in fruit tree marquetry, characteristic of Dutch cabinetmaking. Leading the set, under the metal dial, a series of automatons that move to the rhythm of the hands of the clock.