Inlaid table clock with a wood, ivory, zinc and brass case

Inlaid desk clock housed in ebonized pearwood and rosewood case with geometric ivory, zinc, and brass inlays. The clock case has been cleaned and polished with shellac. The movement is operational and bears the signature F. Kunz in Wien. The clock originates from Austria, specifically Vienna, and dates back to the first half of the 19th century. 

As highlighted in the photo gallery, which shows the clock case before restoration, the missing zinc inserts have been recreated and hand-perforated exactly like the originals. 

It is in perfect condition, with restorations on the dial and inserts.

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