A very rare late 19th century French porcelain mounted pagoda pattern giant carriage clock
London, 19 November
Lot sold
USD 4 713 - 6 369
HKD 37 000 - 50 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 4 713 - 6 369
HKD 37 000 - 50 000 (listed)
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MovementAutomatic
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Lot number1458
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Diameter26mm
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Location
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Watch typeOther
Description
Anonymous, the movement numbered 650, the case 181
The stylised case with shaped handle and scalloped pagoda top supported on bamboo style pillars to a stepped base with running decoration, the porcelain dial, the gilt Roman chapter ring with minute track and blued steel moon hands, decorated with four multi-coloured birds within gilt branches, the two side panels similarly decorated, the large movement with substantial silvered lever platform escapement and large bimetallic balance, striking the hours and half-hours on a coiled blued steel gong 26cm (10.25in)
The stylised case with shaped handle and scalloped pagoda top supported on bamboo style pillars to a stepped base with running decoration, the porcelain dial, the gilt Roman chapter ring with minute track and blued steel moon hands, decorated with four multi-coloured birds within gilt branches, the two side panels similarly decorated, the large movement with substantial silvered lever platform escapement and large bimetallic balance, striking the hours and half-hours on a coiled blued steel gong 26cm (10.25in)
Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
Contact Person
Kontaktperson
First name
Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
Phone
+44-2074685801
Fax
+44-2074477401