Lot 13
A late 19th century French gilt brass grande sonnerie striking gorge-cased carriage clock with additional desk stand Number 4230 2
15 December 2009, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £3,360 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA late 19th century French gilt brass grande sonnerie striking gorge-cased carriage clock with additional desk stand
Number 4230
The movement with large silvered lever platform escapement striking the hours and chiming the quarters on twin coiled steel gongs, the rectangular enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals over an alarm subsidiary dial, the gorge case set with a three position selection lever in the base facilitating silence, half or full striking, all mounted on a matching desk stand set with winged female figures to each corner 22cn (8.75in) high. (2)
The movement with large silvered lever platform escapement striking the hours and chiming the quarters on twin coiled steel gongs, the rectangular enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals over an alarm subsidiary dial, the gorge case set with a three position selection lever in the base facilitating silence, half or full striking, all mounted on a matching desk stand set with winged female figures to each corner 22cn (8.75in) high. (2)
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