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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001

LOT 159

MignonetteUnsigned, France, No. 616, circa 1880.Fine gilt and painted enamel, eight-day going, miniature carriage clock.

C. Rectangular, the four sides with enameled panels painted with maidens in country settings, the front with a landscape and a small waterfall, the top panel engraved on the borders, folding, knurled handle, hinged door on the back. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute ring of gold paillons, small paillons and enamel flowers in the center. Gold "spade" hands. M. Rectangular, gilt brass, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm balance with blued steel balance spring.Dim. 66 (with the handle) x 31 x 26 mm.