Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 319
CHINESE TEMPLE CARRIAGE CLOCK AL P. Giroux à Paris. Made circa 1890. Fine and very unusual, gilt, silvered and patinated brass, 8-day going carriage clock.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
HKD 58,000 - 74,000 / USD 7,500 - 9,500
Sold: CHF 10,000
C. Pagoda-form, high-relief foliate pillars, gilt pagoda top with dog of fo finial, the base supported by two silvered crouching boys, foliate feet at the back, glazed on four sides. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions and red Arabic five-minute numerals. Blued steel spade hands. M. Rectangular gilt-brass plates, going barrel, lateral lever escapement of a platform, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed. DIM. 26 x 17 x 10 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |