Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 24, 2003

LOT 50

Unsigned, French, circa 1890.Fine, brass, 8-day going small carriage clock.

C. rectangular, glazed on all sides, stepped base, beaded decoration on edges, hinged back door, hinged brass handle. D. white enamel, blue Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute red Arabic markers. Gilt "Louis XVI" hands. M. rectangular, 50 x 37 mm, going barrel, platform with lateral counterpoised lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with flat balance spring.Dim. 80 x 54 m