Sale 9888
London, South Kensington
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14 July 2004
Price realised
GBP 4,541
Estimate
A French brass and Limoges enamel mounted striking and repeating carriage clock with alarm, circa 1890 The pillars case mounted with enamel side panels depicting respectively a lady and and a gentleman in Renaissance courtly attire, against a dark crimson grounds, the dial also dark crimson and with gilt chapter rings, Roman numerals, signed GUSTAVE SANDOZ/Anc.t Palais Royal..., with silvered hands, subsidiary alarm ring below, the eight day twin barrel movement with silvered platform to bimetallic balance with lever escapement, with strike/repeat/alarm on gong to back plate numbered 2658 -- 6 1/3in. (16cm.) high to fold of handle
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