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Renaissance Automaton Table Clock “Griffin“

Hans Oth Halaicher, Augsburg ca. 1640

The griffin of fire-gilt and chased bronze, with silver crown and silverwings. In its claws it holds the frame in which is set the silvered chapter-ring for the hours. Black ebony and glazed base; the top set with engraved gilt plate incorporating the quarters dia I. Two steel hands.

The movement of gilt brass, with fusee and chain; verge escapement and circular balance. Signed: Hans 0 th H alaicher, Aug. The eyes move in time with the going train; in conjunction with the striking mechanism, the beak moves and the griffin flaps its wings.

width: 30 cm height: 41 cm depth: 19 cm