Lot 673
A fine 19th century Anglaise Riche-cased grande sonnerie carriage clockThe 2.1-inch recessed...
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Lot 673
A fine 19th century Anglaise Riche-cased grande sonnerie carriage clockThe 2.1-inch recessed...
Lot 673
Lot Description
A fine 19th century Anglaise Riche-cased grande sonnerie carriage clock
The 2.1-inch recessed Roman dial and subsidiary Arabic alarm dial within bevelled niche, the two-train movement, numbered 166, with silvered lever platform escapement, striking on two coiled blued steel gongs, engraved in English script “Hands” and “Set Alarum”, with slotted three-position setting to underside engraved “Silent”, “Quarters Only” and “Hours and Quarters”, the case with push repeat over silvered mounts, dentil friezes and Corinthian columns, 6.1”, (15.5cm) high excluding handle, in a contemporary (possibly original) double-door display box.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
CR - Superficial scratch to dial but otherwise very good condition. Movement ticking but not tested
nor guaranteed. Box roof worn/split at joints, one corner of apron is depleted, clasps tarnished.
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