EMPIRE COMFORT CLOCK, Austria, c. 1810-20, softwood frame veneered with walnut, base resting on wooden paw feet and square plinth with pointed oval clockwork case on top, decorative brass applications, enamelled clock face on the front, movement with thread suspension and Viennese 4/4 strike on two gongs. HxWxD: 54/31/14 cm. Signs of age and wear, pendulum suspension defective.