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A French brass and jewelled mignonnette carriage timepiece, last quarter 19th century
The anglaise riche case with spiral-twist Corinthian columns, decorated with bands of turquoise enamel cabochons to top and bottom, with floral trellis mask inset with paste gem stones to the jewelled bezel, off-white enamel Arabic dial painted with floral swags, the single barrel movement with silvered platform to the bimetallic balance with lever escapement; with original green leather travel case, gilt-tooled with flowers and leafy borders
Illustrated Page 15
4in. (10cm.) high (2)
The anglaise riche case with spiral-twist Corinthian columns, decorated with bands of turquoise enamel cabochons to top and bottom, with floral trellis mask inset with paste gem stones to the jewelled bezel, off-white enamel Arabic dial painted with floral swags, the single barrel movement with silvered platform to the bimetallic balance with lever escapement; with original green leather travel case, gilt-tooled with flowers and leafy borders
Illustrated Page 15
4in. (10cm.) high (2)