Lot Essay
See footnote to lot 48. The case style suggests that this clock was probably made for the American market.
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POSSIBLY BRUNELOT. CIRCA 1890
Details
A French gilt-brass and porcelain-mounted striking and repeating cariage clock
Possibly Brunelot. Circa 1890
The foliate case modelled with a theatrical mask to the front and on paw feet, the sides with painted porcelain panels depicting courting lovers in rustic costume, the conforming dial with Roman chapters within gilt cartouche reserves, with bucolic lovers below and cherubs to the centre, gilt spade hands, the twin barrel movement with silvered platform to the bimetallic balance with lever escapement, strike/repeat on gong to the back plate stamped B, possibly for Brunelot
6¼in. (16cm.) high to hilt of handle
Possibly Brunelot. Circa 1890
The foliate case modelled with a theatrical mask to the front and on paw feet, the sides with painted porcelain panels depicting courting lovers in rustic costume, the conforming dial with Roman chapters within gilt cartouche reserves, with bucolic lovers below and cherubs to the centre, gilt spade hands, the twin barrel movement with silvered platform to the bimetallic balance with lever escapement, strike/repeat on gong to the back plate stamped B, possibly for Brunelot
6¼in. (16cm.) high to hilt of handle
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