Lot 416 , An early 20th century silver plated grande sonnerie carriage clock, width 9.5cm depth 8cm height 15cm

An early 20th century silver plated grande sonnerie carriage clock, with plain case, alarum and quarter repeating mechanism striking on to blued steel gongs, movement numbered 18764, width 9.5cm depth 8cm height 15cm
£250-350

Condition:
Overall in good clean condition the case in good state of polish, top plate looks original, dial is clean but there is a hairline crack from the centre to 8 and another from the centre to 2. Backplate inscribed in English but with a French patent stamp. Has been tested over three days and appears to be keeping good time, including strike repertoires, i.e. hours and ting-tang quarter strikes. Working operation not guaranteed. Key supplied does not fit winding arbours.

Sold for £300