Delightful miniature shagreen carriage clock timepiece,
the governor or dumbbell inspired novelty solid sterling silver handle hallmarked London 1880,
makers mark W.T for William Thornhill.
Also marked on the enamel dial
W. THORNHILL & Co LONDON W
The French eight day movement having the original lever platform escapement.
Perfect white enamel dial with roman numerals and blued steel hands.
The case bezel and hinged door in silver plate, veneered throughout in textured un polished shagreen.
Height of case excluding handle 2,1/2'' or 64mm weight 260grams.
Recently serviced, winds fully and runs well for over 7 days keeping good time
A rare timepiece all in excellent condition.
The virtually unique handle slides up and down and the ''dumbbell'' can rotate,
the whole creation probably inspired by the earlier chain handled humpbacked clocks of Breguet.
In excellent condition with only insignificant dings to the edge of the case frame.
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Internal Reference: 200610
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA712454
Dateline of this antique is 1880
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