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.
| 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 |