FRENCH 'ANGLAISE' CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL CARRIAGE CLOCK

By Gude & Meis Antique Clocks
€13.000
 

Specifications

Place of Origin: France
Material: Gilt brass, Enamel, Glass
All Furniture: Clocks
Depth: 9 cm
Width: 10 cm
Height: 20 cm
Condition: Very good
Period: Late 19th Century
Date of manufacture: Ca. 1880
 
 
 

Contact info

Gude & Meis Antique Clocks

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Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 60
1017 DH Amsterdam
The Netherlands

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The story

5,5-cm silvered dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands fitted in a lovely polychroom cloisonné enamel mask with foliate scrolls, 8-day spring driven movement with platform lever escapement, rack half hour striking on a gong with repeating on demand, lovely gilt brass 'Anglaise' case with similar cloisonné decoration surmounted by a handle, Corinthian columns on the corners and inset with beveled glass panels.