A late 19th century French grande sonnerie champlevé enamel carriage clock for the Chinese market
London, 19 November
Lot sold
USD 7 898 - 11 083
HKD 62 000 - 87 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 7 898 - 11 083
HKD 62 000 - 87 000 (listed)
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MovementAutomatic
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Lot number1483
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Diameter19mm
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Location
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Watch typeOther
Description
Anonymous, number 8
The Anglaise Riche case of characteristic design, enriched with red, blue, yellow and green foliate and floral motifs on a turquoise ground, the white enamel Roman dial with centre seconds and shaped hands, over the subsidiary alarm dial, within a polychrome enamel mask, the twin train spring barrel movement with silvered lever platform escapement striking the hours and quarters on two coiled steel gongs, controlled by a three position selection lever marked Hours and quarters, Quarters only and Silent respectively. 19.5cm (7.75in)
The Anglaise Riche case of characteristic design, enriched with red, blue, yellow and green foliate and floral motifs on a turquoise ground, the white enamel Roman dial with centre seconds and shaped hands, over the subsidiary alarm dial, within a polychrome enamel mask, the twin train spring barrel movement with silvered lever platform escapement striking the hours and quarters on two coiled steel gongs, controlled by a three position selection lever marked Hours and quarters, Quarters only and Silent respectively. 19.5cm (7.75in)

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