A French gilt and patinated bronze travel timepiece, mid 19th century
The block case on milled bun feet, with fixed handle to recessed top, silvered dial within reeded bezel and with Roman chapter ring, platform lever escapement with outside slow/fast adjustment, shuttered winding holes to rear -- 5½in. (14cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 1)
A French gilt and patinated bronze travel timepiece, mid 19th century
The block case on milled bun feet, with fixed handle to recessed top, silvered dial within reeded bezel and with Roman chapter ring, platform lever escapement with outside slow/fast adjustment, shuttered winding holes to rear -- 5½in. (14cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 1)
