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ANTIQUE #SA878849

19th Century Eight-day Miniature Gilt-brass Carriage Clock With Original Case

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

A Charming Late 19th Century French Engraved Miniature Oval Carriage Clock with Original Travelling Case.
 
The petite miniature oval gilt brass engraved case is raised on a triple plinth and has bevelled glass windows on all sides so that the movement can be seen from all angles. The original silvered and brass platform escapement is visible through an oval window at the top. The clock is surmounted by a shaped and engraved carrying handle. To the reverse is a full-length door allowing access to the movement.
 
The rectangular white enamel dial has a Roman chapter ring with five-minute and minute divisions. The time is indicated by a pair of finely cut blued-steel hands.
 
The eight-day single barrel movement has a silvered cylinder platform escapement with hairspring balance and regulation.
 
The clock comes with its original leather-covered wooden travelling case with a glazed viewing window to the face and is lined on the inside including the pocket in which the winding key is ...
Antique SA878849 shown on this page was made in 1870. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1870
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Offering carefully selected antique masterpieces from the 17th & 18th centuries
Alexander George Antiques Ltd. is also an antique trade association member of LAPADA
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07787 536199
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD