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A fine Chinese mother of pearl inlaid ebony veneer quarter striking miniature table clock Early 19th century, possibly Guangzhou
26 October 2015, 10:00 EDT
New YorkUS$5,000 - US$10,000
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A fine Chinese mother of pearl inlaid ebony veneer quarter striking miniature table clock
Early 19th century, possibly Guangzhou
The door and plinth of the arched case inlaid with flowering vines of mother of pearl enclosing an enamel dial with further polychrome painted vines flanking an aperture to view and regulate the platform duplex escapement with gilt balance, above a roman chapter ring and pierced gilt hour and minute hands, sweep second hand, twin chain fusee brass movement rack striking the hours and quarters on two bells planted on the floral engraved back plate, accompanied by an engraved winding key in the form of a bat
Height 9½in (24cm)
The door and plinth of the arched case inlaid with flowering vines of mother of pearl enclosing an enamel dial with further polychrome painted vines flanking an aperture to view and regulate the platform duplex escapement with gilt balance, above a roman chapter ring and pierced gilt hour and minute hands, sweep second hand, twin chain fusee brass movement rack striking the hours and quarters on two bells planted on the floral engraved back plate, accompanied by an engraved winding key in the form of a bat
Height 9½in (24cm)