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Geneva, May 15, 2005

LOT 108

Austria, probably Vienna. Made circa 1780. Fine brass miniature striking lantern table clock.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,000 / USD 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

C. Rectangular, the front with engraved trellis pattern decora-tion,hinged and glazed side doors similarly decorated, raised onturned feet and a further shaped plinth, the top with four turnedfinials, bell mounted above with a further finial. D. Whiteenamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabicfive minute numerals. Pierced gilt hands. M. Four-post steelframe, three linear brass wheel-plates, spring barrels, tic-tacescapement, pendulum with flat circular brass bob, the strikingtrain with count-wheel arranged behind the going train, strikingthe hours and half-hours with a single hammer.Dim. 170 x 56 x 58 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3 - 14
Movement: 3 - 5*
Dial: 4 - 8 - 02