Geneva, May 15, 2023
LOT 326
A FRENCH GILT-BRASS AND LIMOGES ENAMEL STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK,
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
EUR 10,200 - 15,300 / USD 11,300 - 16,900 / HKD 89,000 - 134,000
Extremely fine and very rare, gilt-brass, 8-day going, hour and half-hour striking and repeating carriage clock.
Gilt-brass, anglaise riche, with Corinthian columns and silvered dentilled cornice, beveled glass aperture in the top for viewing the escapement, hinged handle with fluted silvered center, each side set with a very finely painted grisaille and colored enamel Limoges School Revival panel depicting a winged cherubs, glazed back door, button for the repeating on the top.
Gilt-brass, anglaise riche, with Corinthian columns and silvered dentilled cornice, beveled glass aperture in the top for viewing the escapement, hinged handle with fluted silvered center, each side set with a very finely painted grisaille and colored enamel Limoges School Revival panel depicting a winged cherubs, glazed back door, button for the repeating on the top.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, France
Year Circa 1890
Movement No. 1923
Material Gilt brass
Dimensions 15 x 10 x 9 cm. Excluding handle.