Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 181
PAINTED PORCELAIN DIAL CARRIAGE CLOCK French, retailed by Golay-Leresche & Fils, Genève, 2 Rue de la Paix, Paris, No. 1148. Made circa 1910. Fine gilt-brass, 8-day going, hour and half-hour striking carriage clock with repeating, alarm and painted porcelain dial.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
USD 2,200 - 4,500 / EUR 1,700 - 3,300
Sold: CHF 2,500
C. Gilt-brass, corniche, the top, sides and back door glazed, hinged handle. D. Painted porcelain with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, alarm setting dial below, decorated with a scene of a gentleman serenading a lady in a landscape. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass, rectangular plates, four pillars, going barrels for both trains, lateral lever escapement on a gilt platform, notched bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator, striking and repeating on a bell, separate alarm train with further hammer. Dial signed. Dim. 11 x 8.2 x 7.3 cm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |