Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 13, 2012

LOT 178

CHINOISERIE MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PORCELAIN PANELS French, No. 8147. Made circa 1890. Fine, miniature, gilt brass, eight-day going carriage clock with Chinoiserie porcelain panels.

CHF 3,000 - 6,000

USD 3,300 - 6,500 / EUR 2,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 3,375

C. Gilt bronze ?Bambu? with porcelain side panels and back door painted with Chinese-style scenes over an ivorycolored ground, glazed top for viewing the escapement. D. Porcelain, decorated en suite with the case, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel spade hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrel, matte silvered platform, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dim. 78 x 54 x 45 mm. excluding the handle.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-32

Good

Slightly restored

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original