Lot Essay
A clock of related design was sold these rooms French Carriage Clocks from an Important Private Collection, 3 July 1997, lot 91.
Details
A French giant gilt-brass and porcelain-mounted striking carriage clock, circa 1870
The rococo case mounted with figures of cherubs to the top and to the four lower angles, with pink porcelain panels to the sides decorated en grisaille with cherubs holding floral bouquets, the conforming dial with individual gilt painted Roman chapters, black painted moon hands (minute damaged), domed porcelain top, the twin barrel movement with strike on bell to the backplate with number 429
9in. (24cm.) high
The rococo case mounted with figures of cherubs to the top and to the four lower angles, with pink porcelain panels to the sides decorated en grisaille with cherubs holding floral bouquets, the conforming dial with individual gilt painted Roman chapters, black painted moon hands (minute damaged), domed porcelain top, the twin barrel movement with strike on bell to the backplate with number 429
9in. (24cm.) high