拍品專文
According to Allix (op.cit. p.450), Dent's of Cockspur Street were regular client's of Soldano circa 1860-65. See also footnotes to lot 20 and 63.
PLATFORM SIGNED JOSEPH SOLDANO, NO.397, RETAILED BY DENT. CIRCA 1865
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a french striking and repeating carriage clock
platform signed joseph soldano, no.397, retailed by dent. circa 1865
The gorge case with engine-turned gilt mask to the white enamel Roman dial, partially rubbed retailer's signature for DENT STRAND LONDON, blued moon hands, with conforming mask to the oval viewing glass to the top, silvered lever platform to the bimetallic balance, stamped for Joseph Soldano and numbered 397, with presentation inscription to the rear Anne Straub from Isaac Straub London Sept. 1867, strike/repeat on gong to the backplate stamped 397 and 1209, with replaced hammer
5¾in. (14.5cm.) high
platform signed joseph soldano, no.397, retailed by dent. circa 1865
The gorge case with engine-turned gilt mask to the white enamel Roman dial, partially rubbed retailer's signature for DENT STRAND LONDON, blued moon hands, with conforming mask to the oval viewing glass to the top, silvered lever platform to the bimetallic balance, stamped for Joseph Soldano and numbered 397, with presentation inscription to the rear Anne Straub from Isaac Straub London Sept. 1867, strike/repeat on gong to the backplate stamped 397 and 1209, with replaced hammer
5¾in. (14.5cm.) high