A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH FOLIATE ENGRAVED GRAND
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH FOLIATE ENGRAVED GRAND SONNERIE CARRIAGE CLOCK the gilt-brass engraved corniche case inset with glass bevelled panels enclosing an enamel dial with Roman numerals above a subsidiary alarm dial fronting an eight-day spring-driven movement with original compensated lever escapement striking and repeating the quarters on two bells, the underside having Grand Sonnerie/Petite Sonnerie/Silent lever - comes with Moroccon leather carrying case
(17.5cm high)
Condition report: The case is in nice condition still retaining its original gilt finish, the front and back glass panels have chips to the bottom corner, top and side glasses are undamaged, the dial has losses to the enamel on the bottom left corner and a very small chip to the top right corner, the original platform to the escapement is discoloured, the movement is running when wound and striking the correct hours and quarters. We can not guarantee the function of the movement.
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH FOLIATE ENGRAVED GRAND SONNERIE CARRIAGE CLOCK the gilt-brass engraved corniche case inset with glass bevelled panels enclosing an enamel dial with Roman numerals above a subsidiary alarm dial fronting an eight-day spring-driven movement with original compensated lever escapement striking and repeating the quarters on two bells, the underside having Grand Sonnerie/Petite Sonnerie/Silent lever - comes with Moroccon leather carrying case
(17.5cm high)
Condition report: The case is in nice condition still retaining its original gilt finish, the front and back glass panels have chips to the bottom corner, top and side glasses are undamaged, the dial has losses to the enamel on the bottom left corner and a very small chip to the top right corner, the original platform to the escapement is discoloured, the movement is running when wound and striking the correct hours and quarters. We can not guarantee the function of the movement.
