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CIRCA 1880
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A French engraved gilt-brass and porcelain-mounted striking and repeating carriage clock with alarm
Circa 1880
The corniche case engraved with foliate scrolls, mounted with pink porcelain side panels (damages and restorations), each with gilt and jewelled borders enclosing scenes of rustic lovers in 18th century costume, the conforming dial also with turquoise jewelled borders, painted with a seated lady being approached by Cupid, with floral sprays above, the pink chapter ring with gilt-bordered white reserves for Roman chapters and jewelled beads between, with gilt spade hands, the twin barrel movement with silvered platform to the bimetallic balance with lever escapement, with strike/repeat/alarm on gong the backplate with punched stamp B
5¼in. (13.5cm.) high to hilt of handle
Circa 1880
The corniche case engraved with foliate scrolls, mounted with pink porcelain side panels (damages and restorations), each with gilt and jewelled borders enclosing scenes of rustic lovers in 18th century costume, the conforming dial also with turquoise jewelled borders, painted with a seated lady being approached by Cupid, with floral sprays above, the pink chapter ring with gilt-bordered white reserves for Roman chapters and jewelled beads between, with gilt spade hands, the twin barrel movement with silvered platform to the bimetallic balance with lever escapement, with strike/repeat/alarm on gong the backplate with punched stamp B
5¼in. (13.5cm.) high to hilt of handle
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.