Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 8th January 2020
Lot 231
A late 19th century French ormolu miniature carriage timepiece
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £520
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Description
A late 19th century French ormolu miniature carriage timepiece, the eight day brass movement with a platform lever escapement, the backplate inscribed 'Paris' and numbered '648', the circular dial with blue Roman and red Arabic numerals, the mignonette no.1 size case decorated with stiff leaves, with winged semi-naked female terms and with scrolling leaves and urns of flowers, 8.7cm high (handle down).