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Clock No. 512 - Miniature Vienna Regulator of 1 or 2 day duration with mother of pearl inlay and blue numbers Clock No. 512 Purchase Price $3675 spring 1 Length 14 inches Wall Stabilizers Pins to back of case Case Condition 1 Winding Key Old Mechanism Needs cleaned Mechanism Mount 4 post and keyholes Beat Scale Original Pendulum Brass backed   Clock 512 Back of Bob Bob and Indicator Dial   Door detail Mechanism Pendulum Hanger Size Perspective     While this exquisite and oh so very small miniature will probably sell because it is just ever so cute, I think it is important to note that it is also technically very interesting. As I shot this clock I was captivated by the ever so perfect, and small metal rod, with its perfect crutch block and suspension hook, the brass-backed bob, the miniature hands, mechanism all of 2.75 inches in length, the absolutely perfect dial with its ever so rare blue numerals, the small, triangular pendulum center indicator in the bottom of the case, and how the mechanism is made just like the standard Viennese mechanisms, with everything there, just in miniature. And then there is the brass and mother of pearl inlay to the throat of the door. Fortunately the close-up shot shows the quality of the inlay, and the translucent reflection of some of the inlaid mother of pearl - while the reflection from the lights makes it difficult to tell, all of the inlaid mother of pearl is in excellent condition! This gem is presented exactly as found (except I did vacuum off the dust accumulation). The case will benefit from a good waxing, and the mechanism deserves a good servicing. None the less, this lovely piece is a very rare find, both because of its extremely unusual case and its exceptional condition. The mechanism is numbered 17663, spring driven, with a duration of 1 to 2 days. The dial is perfect with no hair line cracks, the bob a miniature marvel, again with no damage or dings, the glass old and wavy, and the finish on the case in exceptional condition. Miniatures like this are “very seldom” to quote my buyer. And, while I can almost hear Charlotte explaining to William that this clock is hers, you do have a chance to buy it. Recommendations: Bid, and, if you win, plan to add $200 to the hammer price to have SNClocks polish the case, touch up any imperfections, restore the mechanism. You will then own a museum piece.