Lot 6
A fine mid to late 19th century French engraved gilt brass gorge cased repeating carriage clock The frontplate stamped H.L., numbered 5989
13 July 2023, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £2,048 inc. premium
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A fine mid to late 19th century French engraved gilt brass gorge cased repeating carriage clock
The frontplate stamped H.L., numbered 5989
With rippled handle over bevelled oval inspection panel framed by engraved foliage, decorated all over with scrolling foliage on a matted ground, the solid rear door with five named shuttered apertures for setting and winding. The white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with Breguet style hands over an alarm setting disc within a foliate mask. The movement with silvered lever platform escapement, striking on a coiled blued steel gong on a block stamped F.D.. Ticking, repeating and striking, with a functioning alarm. Together with a double ended key in the leather covered, velvet line travel case. 18cms (7ins) high.
With rippled handle over bevelled oval inspection panel framed by engraved foliage, decorated all over with scrolling foliage on a matted ground, the solid rear door with five named shuttered apertures for setting and winding. The white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with Breguet style hands over an alarm setting disc within a foliate mask. The movement with silvered lever platform escapement, striking on a coiled blued steel gong on a block stamped F.D.. Ticking, repeating and striking, with a functioning alarm. Together with a double ended key in the leather covered, velvet line travel case. 18cms (7ins) high.
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