A miniature bamboo cased carriage timepiece with floral pietra dura panels
A miniature bamboo cased carriage timepiece with floral pietra dura panels
Date: Late 19th century
Movement: Platform cylinder escapement with plain three arm balance
Dial: Pietra dura panel inlaid with bouquet of flowers below gilt roman chapter ring, gilt hands
Case: Bamboo frame and handle, glazed sides, back door with pietra dura spray of flowers
Size: 4 in (10cm) high including handle
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A miniature bamboo cased carriage timepiece with floral pietra dura panels
Date: Late 19th century
Movement: Platform cylinder escapement with plain three arm balance
Dial: Pietra dura panel inlaid with bouquet of flowers below gilt roman chapter ring, gilt hands
Case: Bamboo frame and handle, glazed sides, back door with pietra dura spray of flowers
Size: 4 in (10cm) high including handle