Empire Cartel Clock

signed: P. Ericsson, Stockholm

Stockholm, circa 1820

Carved giltwood

Height: 88 cm (34.6 inch)
Width: 60 cm (23.6 inch) Ref No: 1486

Fine and decorative Swedish cartel clock. Very elaborately carved wooden case flanked by two sculptural dolphins. The dial signed P. Ericsson Stockholm (Peter Ericsson, recorded with a workshop in Stockholm between 1820 and 1846). Very beautiful, original condition. The clock movement is of very high quality and runs for two weeks, striking half- and full hours.