Josef Elsner, Biedermeier Miniature Dachluhr 8 Day Regulator Clock, c.1830. 5 in. silvered dial signed "Elsner, in Wein" with black painted Roman hour numerals, gilt brass bezel and quality blued hands. Brass 8 day weight driven time only movement with deadbeat escapement, has steel pendulum rod with brass covered bob hanging from a silk thread suspension and brass pulleys with brass covered weights; Christian Huygens winding system, the clock is wound by drawing the smaller right side counterweight, therefore raising the larger weight, the counterweight also acts as maintaining power. In a cherry Dachluhr case with striped inlays along the edges. Good overall condition, clean enhanced original finish, original glasses, running, missing winding key. 27 in. high x 8.5 in. wide x 4.75 in. deep. Weight: 7.5 lbs.