Rare German Export Joseph Mayer Spelter Automaton Dog Table Clock O1795 The plain box sits atop

The plain box sits atop whimsical

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Rare German Export Joseph Mayer Spelter Automaton Dog Table Clock O1795 The plain box sits atopDETAILS A scarce antique, cast metal figural mantel clock modelled as a standing, panting dog on a molded, oblong plinth. Originally designed as an automaton so that the dog's tail wags and the tongue moves in and out. Fitted with glass eyes. With white enamel dial with Roman numerals. This type of automaton clock was produced by the Joseph Mayer clock factory for the English market. STYLE Black Forest PATTERN MODEL Hechelnder Hund (Panting Dog) PLACE