A late 19th century French gilt brass cariatides miniature carriage timepiece.
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A late 19th century French gilt brass cariatides miniature carriage timepiece.
The case of characteristic design with foliate panels between term supports, over a moulded base, the Roman enamel dial with minute track, the single train movement with silvered backplate; together with the fitted red leather case. 8.5cm (3 3/8in)
Sold for £500 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • A similar example is illustrated in Allix and Bonnert's 'Carriage Clocks. Their history and development.' Antique Collectors Club 1974, plate VII/25,page 172.

Category: Clocks and Watches / Clocks

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