Mid-19th century, likely Swiss, oil on canvas of a riverside village scene to the forefront with castle and distant mountains in the background, tall clock tower is incorporated in the art as a means of enclosing a timepiece. Housed in an appropriate gilt wood frame, hinged at the top to allow access to key wind the time and strike mechanisms.

32.5 x 38.5 x 6.5 in.

Private Collection, Eastern NC

Clock mechanism marked 2455 V (insect form) E 92.

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$4,000 - 6,000