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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001

LOT 160

MignonetteUnsigned, French, circa 1880.Fine and rare gilt brass oval miniature carriage clock with quarter-hour repeater.

C. Gilt brass, oval cross-section, glazed on four sides and the top, all visible metal engraved in floral and repeated patterns, folding engraved handle, repeater pushpiece at the top in the front. D. Round, white enamel, Roman numerals, set in an aperture in gilt metal engraved plate. Blued steel ?Moderne? hands. M. Rectangular, brass, going barrel, platform escapement with lateral lever of English type, uncut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring.Dim. Height 80 mm (without handle), width 62 mm at the base.