Lewis Walduck
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Lot 17*
A late 19th century French brass miniature carriage timepiece in "bamboo" style case Margaine, No.7358
2 July 2025, 13:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£500 - £700
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A late 19th century French brass miniature carriage timepiece in "bamboo" style case
Margaine, No.7358
The case surmounted by a bamboo-style carrying handle above a rectangular bevelled glass observation panel and matching uprights framing the bevelled glass panels. The 1.5-inch silvered dial finely engraved with floral decoration, with re-lettered Roman numerals and blued steel Breguet-style hands. The single train movement with lever escapement, the backplate stamped with the Margaine factory mark. Ticking.
10cms (4ins) high.
The case surmounted by a bamboo-style carrying handle above a rectangular bevelled glass observation panel and matching uprights framing the bevelled glass panels. The 1.5-inch silvered dial finely engraved with floral decoration, with re-lettered Roman numerals and blued steel Breguet-style hands. The single train movement with lever escapement, the backplate stamped with the Margaine factory mark. Ticking.
10cms (4ins) high.
Footnotes
Margaine was a highly regarded Parisian maker of fine carriage clocks, active during the latter half of the 19th century. He operated from several addresses across the city, most notably at 54 rue Bondy and later Rue du Fg Poissonnière (from 1873) and Rue du Bondy (1904–1914). He sourced his blancs roulants—the unfinished clock movements—from major horological centres such as Saint Nicolas d'Aliermont and the Franche-Comté region. Celebrated by collectors for the quality and refinement of his work, Margaine registered his distinctive trademark in 1874. (See: Tardy, Dictionnaire des Horlogers Français, p. 433.)
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