Lot Essay
See Charles Allix Carriage Clocks, Antique Collectors' Club 1974, p.224, plate viii/46 for a similar combination carriage clock.
Details
A large gilt-brass striking carriage clock with thermometer and compass
the anglaise style case with foliate cast reeded columns to the front angles, ripple-moulded cornices, presentation inscription to the reverse, with reaumur thermometer to the top centred by a compass, the Arabic chapter ring with recessed lever escapement to the centre, strike on gong to the backplate numbered 6105, French, early 20th century -- 9¾in. (25cm.) high
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the anglaise style case with foliate cast reeded columns to the front angles, ripple-moulded cornices, presentation inscription to the reverse, with reaumur thermometer to the top centred by a compass, the Arabic chapter ring with recessed lever escapement to the centre, strike on gong to the backplate numbered 6105, French, early 20th century -- 9¾in. (25cm.) high
See Illustration