a french gilt-brass and porcelain-mounted mignonnette carriage timepiece
achille brocot, retailed by howell james & co. circa 1890
The foliate engraved corniche case with porcelain panels to sides and rear door depicting landscapes (one cracked), the dial showing cottages below the chapter disc with gilt numerals and retail signature HOWELL, JAMES & CO. TO THE QUEEN LONDON & PARIS, silvered lever platform to bimetallic balance, stamped AB DÉPOSÉ to the backplate
2¾in. (7cm.) high