Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2019

LOT 246

PRECISION TIMEKEEPER

E. WHITE, 20 Cockspur Street, London. Made in 1854.
Very fine and rare giant gilt brass eight-day carriage clock, with hour
striking and repeating. Multi-piece, frosted gilt brass, hinged handle,
bevelled glass viewing port, moulded top, curved corner pillars, bevelled
glass front and sides, lift-out back door with shuttered winding
and hand-setting holes, moulded base. White enamel dial with radial
numeral. Polished brass rectangular, two spring barrels each with
fusee and chain, maintaining power on the going train, large brass
platform escapement with lateral lever.