Balzarek Karl, 1830–1860 (Mohelnice), 1864–1891 (Brno)

PICTURE CLOCK

Moravia, Mohelnice 1840s
Picture clock in a gilded Blondel frame. Dial divided with typical blue numerals for this clockmaker, is marked with signature "Karl Balzarek in Müglitz" in the center. Quarter-hour movement, fully functional music box playing a waltz melody. The usual landscape motif is here enhanced with a figurative scene depicting one of the dynastic legends of the Habsburg family, also known as Rudolf I, and a scene with a priest. 95x93x13 cm. Condition corresponding to the age. Clock mechanism not tested, music box functional, crack in the upper part of the frame..