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A French engraved gilt-brass mignonnette carriage timepiece, last quarter 19th century
The case with solid side panels and rear door engraved with London scenes (Nelson's column, Big Ben) and putti trailing floral swags, with foliate engraved silvered mask to the plain gilt Arabic dial with blued steel moon hands, handle lacking, the single barrel movement with engraved platform to the bimetallic balance with lever escapement; with front-opening brown leather travel case (one door detached)
Illustrated Page 13
3in. (7.5cm.) high
The case with solid side panels and rear door engraved with London scenes (Nelson's column, Big Ben) and putti trailing floral swags, with foliate engraved silvered mask to the plain gilt Arabic dial with blued steel moon hands, handle lacking, the single barrel movement with engraved platform to the bimetallic balance with lever escapement; with front-opening brown leather travel case (one door detached)
Illustrated Page 13
3in. (7.5cm.) high