Lot 234 , J.W. Benson, Old Bond Street, London - Royal Presentation piece. A late 19th century French ormolu cased Petit Sonnerie carriage clock,

J.W. Benson, Old Bond Street, London - Royal Presentation piece. A late 19th century French ormolu cased Petit Sonnerie carriage clock, with enamelled Roman dial and movement striking on two gongs, width 3.75in. depth 3.5in. height 5.75in.
Estimate £700-1,000

Overall in slightly neglected condition, case has mostly been polished down to the base metal, dial with a few dirt specks but otherwise good, hands original, base of case engraved with a Royal presentation inscription to Victor Biddulph from his godmother Victoria R. on his confirmation March 30 1877, glass all good, escapement possibly original, movement going but not tested for timekeeping, repeat mechanism not working properly, slight oxidisation to the gongs, movement engraved SF, hands and numbered 155584, underside with striking / silent / full striking selector, button for repeat is missing, case numbered to match the movement. Original leather travelling case now very tatty, associated winding key.


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Sold for £850