Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 257
OVAL QUARTER REPEATING MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCK French. Made circa 1890. Fine and rare, miniature, oval, quarter repeating, gilt brass, eight-day going carriage clock. Accompanied by the fitted travelling case.
HKD 15,000 - 25,000
USD 2,000 - 3,200 / EUR 1,500 - 2,500
Sold: HKD 22,500
C. Gilt bronze ?oval? engraved with fl owers and foliage, glazed top for viewing the escapement, glazed sides and back door, hinged handle, repeat button on the top. D. White enamel with blue radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and red fi ve-minute numerals, fl orally engraved matte dial mask. Blued steel spade hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrel, matte silvered platform, lateral lever escapement, notched bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator, all-or-nothing quarter repeating mechanism mounted between the dial and dial plate with two gongs. Dim. 76.5 x 62 x 52 mm. excluding the handle.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-77-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel HANDS Original |