103rd Auction
2020/11/7
Lot 225
French, 110 mm, circa 1700
An early small carriage clock with half hour / hour self strike and alarm
Case: brass, gilt, glazed side panels, 2 hammers / 1 bell. Dial: enamel, central alarm disc. Movm.: rectangular-shaped brass movement, chain/fusee, 2 barrels, verge escapement.
The cube-shaped casing with an edge length of 5 x 5 x 5 cm has two glass side walls revealing the movement. The distinctive regulation scale sits above the enamel dial, which is in immaculate condition. The balance is concealed under the brass bell on top of the case.
An early small carriage clock with half hour / hour self strike and alarm
Case: brass, gilt, glazed side panels, 2 hammers / 1 bell. Dial: enamel, central alarm disc. Movm.: rectangular-shaped brass movement, chain/fusee, 2 barrels, verge escapement.
The cube-shaped casing with an edge length of 5 x 5 x 5 cm has two glass side walls revealing the movement. The distinctive regulation scale sits above the enamel dial, which is in immaculate condition. The balance is concealed under the brass bell on top of the case.
Sold
estimated
5.500—7.000 €
Price realized
8.200 €