Lot 231 , A late 19th century French lacquered brass hour repeating carriage clock, width 3.5in. depth 3.25in. height 5.5in.

A late 19th century French lacquered brass hour repeating carriage clock, in gorge case, with circular enamelled Roman dial and movement striking on a gong, width 3.5in. depth 3.25in. height 5.5in.
Estimate £300-500

Overall in somewhat neglected condition, case is very dirty and rubbed down to the base metal, dial good and clean, hands look original, engine turned surround again oxidised, all glass is good, back door a little loose on its hinges, movement stamped slow / fast, hands and probably 1425 in the lower left corner, escapement probably original, going but not tested for timekeeping, hour repeat slightly out of sync with the hands.


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Sold for £500