Geneva, Nov 05, 2023

LOT 268

A FRENCH GILT-BRASS AND LIMOGES ENAMEL STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK,

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 10,600 - 15,800 / USD 11,100 - 16,700 / HKD 87,000 - 130,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 5,750

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.


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.