German hour self strike and repeating carriage clock Circa 1730

Silver carriage clock half quarter repeater with striking sequence 
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A very fine carriage clock with hour self strike and half-quarter repeater with exceptional striking sequence. Silver case, the edges pierced, finely engraved foliate scrolls and grotesque ornaments, phantasy birds, snakes and mascarons, polished centre with currugation border, large lateral hinge, rear bell. Silver dial, Champlevé, finely engraved, Roman numerals, the centre decorated with putti and motto: “Alle verwunden Eine tödtet”, engraved and pierced Baroque hands. Full plate movement, frosted, gilt, applied engraved pierced decorations, orally pierced tulip movement pillars, orally engraved barrel, chain/fusee, 4 hammers, verge escapement, three arm brass balance, orally engraved and pierced balance cock.

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Diameter: 99 mm
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Weight: 1016 g
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Signed: B(enedictus) Firstenfelder à Friedberg
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