Just like the miniature carillons built into clocks, musical clocks enjoyed immense popularity from 1750 onwards. Displayed in castles and art cabinets, they were presented to a select public.
Long-case clock with mechanical organ
Black Forest ca. 1790
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Long-case clock with mechanical organ
Black Forest ca. 1900
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Long-case clock with mechanical organ and animated figure
Black Forest ca. 1850
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Long-case clock with mechanical organ and animated figure, interior view
Black Forest ca. 1850
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Bracket clock with carillon and mechanical organ
La Chaux-de-Fonds ca. 1780
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Bracket clock with carillon and mechanical organ, interior view
La Chaux-de-Fonds ca. 1780
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Wooden gear clock with carillon
Appenzell ca. 1790
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Wooden gear clock with carillon, interior view
Appenzell ca. 1790
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Wooden gear clock with glass carillon
Black Forest 18th century
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Wooden gear clock with glass carillon, interior view
Black Forest 18th century
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