21st Mar, 2020 10:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale

 
  Lot 178
 

178

A Brass Engraved Striking Carriage Clock, signed Bolviller A Paris, circa 1840, the elaborately...

A Brass Engraved Striking Carriage Clock, signed Bolviller A Paris, circa 1840, the elaborately engraved scroll decorated case with a carrying handle, back door with winding hole shutter lever, bun shaped feet, enamel dial with Roman numerals, large seconds dial at 12 and signed Bolviller A Paris below 6, twin barrel movement with an engraved platform lever escapement, outside countwheel striking on a bell, movement backplate stamped with maker's mark Bolviller A Paris, 18cm high over handle see illustration

Sold for £900
Estimated at £500 - £700


 

29.01.20 Case with small scratches, one of the feet are later made, right hand glass panel with one chip, dial with hairline cracks which are only visible under an eyeglass, strike is functioning correctly, movement in going order.

 


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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale, 21st Mar, 2020

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