Lot 315 , Grohe of London. A Victorian ormolu hour repeating calendar carriage clock, overall height 7.25in.

Grohe of London. A Victorian ormolu hour repeating calendar carriage clock, in ornate engraved gorge case with winged angel headed plinth, three enamelled dials, one signed Grohe, 7 Wardour Street, London, sliding panel back door and signed movement number 3979, striking on a gong,
overall height 7.25in.
Estimate £2,500-3,500

Case in very good condition, ormolu bright, very light wear to the handle, all enamel dials with a little light dirt speckling but otherwise very good, all glass good, back door in good condition with working slide, possibly some replacement parts to the escapement, movement going but not tested for timekeeping, repeat mechanism working but blued steel gong is bent out of shape, and therefore not ringing properly, number on backplate 3979, engraved number on foot of clock No.2712, additional stand apparently un-numbered, slightly lighter in colour and tone of gilding, with a more matted appearance, no key present.


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Sold for £3,000