Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 27, 2011

LOT 275

Miniature Carriage Clock French, No. 1324. Made circa 1890. Fine and rare, miniature, gilt brass, 8-day going carriage clock. To be sold without reserve

C. Gilt brass, "anglaise riche", twisted corinthian columns, dentilled cornice, glazed sides and back door, the top glazed to view the escapement, hinged carrying handle. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer gold dot minute divisions, polished gilt and foliate applied dial mask. Blued steel spade hands. M. Rectangular, gilt brass, four pillars, barrel for the going train, lateral lever escapement mounted on a frosted silvered platform, monometallic balance, blued steel balance spring, index regulator. Movement numbered. Dim. 58 x 40 x 36 mm. excluding handle Property of a French Collector