Table clock. Baroque, first half of the eighteenth century.

Table clock. Baroque, first half of the eighteenth century.
Ebonized wood.
Gilt bronze engine.
Enameled dial.
It has some flaws in the moldings.
Measurements: 22 x 14 x 9 cm.

Fireplace or table clock with ebonized wood case, vaulted top and architectural structure. The pilasters or vertical moldings on the sides of the case, as well as the decoration around the white enamel dial, are typical Baroque elements, with borders and embossed foliate motifs. On the sides, the clock has glazed panels that allow a view of the side mechanism. The base is supported by scroll-shaped legs, which add stability and an ornamental touch. It features a carrying handle at the top. The machine, or internal mechanism, is gilt bronze, suggesting high quality workmanship. The dial is enameled, with Roman numerals for the hours, and supplementary Arabic numerals.