A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL SMALL CARRIAGE MANTEL CLOCK
A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL SMALL CARRIAGE MANTEL CLOCKThe movement stamped with initials C.R. and the case with maker's mark H.E., Paris, circa 1900The eight-day two train gong striking movement with replacement platform lever escapement vertically planted on the movement backplate over stamped maker's mark comprising initials C.R within and oval reserve, serial number 106 and MADE IN FRANCE, the dial with blue and cream enamelled rosette to centre, relief cast shield-shaped cartouche numerals and pierced blued steel trefoil hands set behind hinged convex-glazed bezel, the Louis XV taste waisted case with hinged acanthus scroll-cast carrying handle to the shallow-arched cobalt blue and gilt cross-hatched top over conforming rococo-scroll bordered mounts framing the deep cobalt blue ground cream, iron-red and faded sky blue foliate decorated fascia, the shaped sides with conforming decoration and the rear with lacquered brass back panel stamped with casemakers' trademark incorporating monogram H.E. flanked by small urns, on leafy scroll cast feet.20cm (8ins) high (handle down), 15cm (6ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: As catalogued the platform lever escapement has been replaced otherwise the movement appears to be in good original condition and in working order although a clean and overhaul is advised/required. The dial has some noticeable to the numerals and the minute hand appears to have been repaired at the centre (and is no longer blued). The case generally is in fine original condition with no visible chips/losses to the enamel and only very light edge wear to the gilding. The lacquered brass back panel has some streaky oxidation.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL SMALL CARRIAGE MANTEL CLOCKThe movement stamped with initials C.R. and the case with maker's mark H.E., Paris, circa 1900The eight-day two train gong striking movement with replacement platform lever escapement vertically planted on the movement backplate over stamped maker's mark comprising initials C.R within and oval reserve, serial number 106 and MADE IN FRANCE, the dial with blue and cream enamelled rosette to centre, relief cast shield-shaped cartouche numerals and pierced blued steel trefoil hands set behind hinged convex-glazed bezel, the Louis XV taste waisted case with hinged acanthus scroll-cast carrying handle to the shallow-arched cobalt blue and gilt cross-hatched top over conforming rococo-scroll bordered mounts framing the deep cobalt blue ground cream, iron-red and faded sky blue foliate decorated fascia, the shaped sides with conforming decoration and the rear with lacquered brass back panel stamped with casemakers' trademark incorporating monogram H.E. flanked by small urns, on leafy scroll cast feet.20cm (8ins) high (handle down), 15cm (6ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: As catalogued the platform lever escapement has been replaced otherwise the movement appears to be in good original condition and in working order although a clean and overhaul is advised/required. The dial has some noticeable to the numerals and the minute hand appears to have been repaired at the centre (and is no longer blued). The case generally is in fine original condition with no visible chips/losses to the enamel and only very light edge wear to the gilding. The lacquered brass back panel has some streaky oxidation.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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