BIEDERMEIER PORTAL CLOCK WITH FIGURE AUTOMAT, Austria, 1st half of the 19th century, framed wooden case with a mirrored gallery next to alabaster columns, decorated with gilded brass appliqués and a carved alabaster bust, movement with thread suspension and striking at the quarter, half and full hour on two gongs and simultaneous movement of the two automaton figures, HxWxD: 63/32.5/13 cm. Signs of age and wear, functional in the short test, two niche figures standing on the side are missing.