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GUY LAMAILLE, NO.2729, RETAILED BY PARKINSON & FRODSHAM, CIRCA 1890
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A French brass grande sonnerie carriage clock
Guy Lamaille, No.2729, retailed by Parkinson & Frodsham, circa 1890
The anglaise case on bun feet, with florally engraved mask to white enamel Roman chapter disc, retail signature PARKINSON & FRODSHAM/6 CHANGE ALLEY/LONDON, blued steel moon hands, the eight day twin barrel movement with gilt platform lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance, strike/repeat on two gongs via two hammers to back plate stamped G.L. and PATENT SURETY POLLER, numbered 2729, with three position sonnerie adjustment lever to underside, movement now quarter striking
15.5cm. high to hilt of handle
See illustration
Guy Lamaille, No.2729, retailed by Parkinson & Frodsham, circa 1890
The anglaise case on bun feet, with florally engraved mask to white enamel Roman chapter disc, retail signature PARKINSON & FRODSHAM/6 CHANGE ALLEY/LONDON, blued steel moon hands, the eight day twin barrel movement with gilt platform lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance, strike/repeat on two gongs via two hammers to back plate stamped G.L. and PATENT SURETY POLLER, numbered 2729, with three position sonnerie adjustment lever to underside, movement now quarter striking
15.5cm. high to hilt of handle
See illustration
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