Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015

LOT 78

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.

HKD 40,000 - 60,000

USD 5,200 - 7,700 / CHF 4,800 - 7,300

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.


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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

Notes

DIM. 59 x 43 x 37.5 mm. Excluding handle.