Mantel and Table Clocks
Initially, mantel and table clocks were the reduced copies of portable long-case ones. However, development of artisanship resulted in appearance of more ingenious and complicated constructions. The case décor met the fashion trends of the epoch. Starting from mid-19th century, mantel and table clocks designed as miniature buildings crowned with a dome or a bell tower were more and more popular. Clock's facades and plinths were ornated with carving, dainty figures or plastic groups. Table and mantel clocks often served as presentation gifts and were symbols of their owners’ status.
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Palais Royal musical mystery clock with calendar
Circa 1830
Инв.2164/ММП -
Table clock with lion and automaton
Pfaff Caspar
The 1630s
Инв.2237/ММП -
Half hour striking mantel clock
Paul Buhre firm, Japy Frères & Cie
1855-1873
Инв.224/ДПИ -
Half hour striking mantel clock with musical movement
Robert-Houdin Jean-Jacques-Emile
The 1870s
Инв.2709.1-2ММП/ДПИ -
Mystery half hour striking clock
Robert-Houdin Jean Eugène
The 1840s
Инв.2697.1-2ММП/ДПИ -
Musical quarter striking mantel clock
Philipp Fertbaur
1800
Инв.2135.1-4ММП/ДПИ -
Musical half hour striking portico clock with automaton
Robert-Houdin Jean Eugene, Japy Freres & Cie
The 1850s
Инв.2569.1-3ММП/ДПИ -
Square dial mystery clock
Robert-Houdin Jean Eugene
1840-1850
Инв.2696.1-2ММП/ДПИ -
Musical quarter striking table clock
Circa 1840
Инв.2111.1-4ММП/ДПИ -
Musical table clock
D.L. IACOPIN
1815-1850
Инв.2077.1-2ММП/ДПИ -
Musical quarter striking table clock with automaton
Eardley Norton
Circa 1765
Инв.1613.1-4ММП/ДПИ -
Musical table clock
Nickolai Wehrle
1815-1850
Инв.120.1-4ММП/ДПИ