A rare and small French pietra dura mounted carriage clock, circa 1870

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The dial

The 3.5-cm enamel dial has Roman numerals and is signed for the retailer H. Bosi Firenze. The spade hands are made of blued steel.

The movement

The movement is driven by a spring barrel and has eight duration. It is regulated by cylinder escapement in combination with a plain balance.

The case

The gilt brass corniche case has sharply finished mouldings. It is surmounted by a handle and has a beveled glass panel showing the escapement. The back and sides are inset with rare pietra dura panels showing polychrome flowers on a black ground. The original travel case is still with the clock.

Name
A rare and small French pietra dura mounted carriage clock, circa 1870
Categories
Miniature Clocks
Origins
France
Measurements
Height: 9 cm, Width: 5 cm, Depth: 5 cm
Reference
GUDA400160
GUD
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Founded in 1980
Artlistings seller since 2015

Located in Amsterdam
The Netherlands

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