Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS French, No. 2072. Made circa 1900. Fine and rare, miniature, gilt-brass carriage clock with Limoges painted on enamel panels.
Multi-piece, 'gorge', the top glazed to view the escapement, the side panels with fine painted on enamel panels depicting winged nymphs amongst blossom, one playing a lute, hinged and glazed back door, hinged handle. Matte gilt, Arabic numerals, outer minute track, translucent deep red enamel mask decorated with gilt and white enamel scrolls and flowers. Rectangular gilt-brass, going barrel, lateral lever escapement on a silvered platform, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
| Grade: AA | Very good | 
| Case: 2 | Very good | 
| Movement: 3* | Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense | 
| Dial: 3-04 | Good HANDS Later |