Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 13, 2012

LOT 315

MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCK ?CARYATIDES? Swiss, No. 6804. Made circa 1890. Fine, miniature, Renaissance-style, giltbrass, 8-day going carriage clock.

C. Gilded brass with cast caryatids at each corner, profusely decorated with high-relief foliage and masks in the Renaissance style, glazed top for viewing the escapement. D. Circular white enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel poire hands. M. Matte gilt brass rectangular with going barrel, platform lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dim. 67 x 45 x 40 mm., excluding the handle.