SMALL GILDED BRASS "ZAPPLER"
Eichst鋎t. 3rd quarter of the 18th century. Franz Anto Abertshauser

Brass engraved and gilded. Iron. Front in the shape of a stylised cartouche decorated with dolphins and flower vases. Chapter ring with Roman numerals and Arabic minutes. Day clock movement. Pendulum to the front. Height 13cm.
Signature cartouche inscribed Abertshauser Eichstett.
Condition A. P/S.

Provenance:
-Sotheby's: Important Clocks; Watches and Wristwatches; Auction Amsterdam 26.3.1997; Lot
278.
-Private collection Rhineland.

Literature:
J黵gen Abeler: Meister der Uhrmacherkunst; Wuppertal 2010. Maker cf. p.28.

Franz Anton(i) Ab(b)er(t)hauser (1698-1762) is listed as a clockmaker in Eichst鋎t since
ca. 1730.
Art trade; Van Ham.