An attractive French gilt brass cloisonne enamel travel clock, circa 1880

An attractive French gilt brass cloisonne enamel travel clock, circa 1880

Price: € 9750

Offered by Gude & Meis Antique Clocks



An attractive French gilt brass cloisonne enamel travel clock, circa 1880 An attractive French gilt brass cloisonne enamel travel clock, circa 1880 An attractive French gilt brass cloisonne enamel travel clock, circa 1880 An attractive French gilt brass cloisonne enamel travel clock, circa 1880 An attractive French gilt brass cloisonne enamel travel clock, circa 1880 An attractive French gilt brass cloisonne enamel travel clock, circa 1880 An attractive French gilt brass cloisonne enamel travel clock, circa 1880

8-day movement with half hour striking on a gong, lovely gilt brass case with polychrome enamel decoration

The dial

The 6.3-cm gilt dial has Roman numerals and blued steel spade hands. It is fitted in a silvered mask.

The movement

The movement is driven by two spring barrels and has a duration of eight days. It is regulated by an anchor escapement in combination with a balance. Tthe backplate is inscribed French Make and W.M. & Co. in an oval. The clock strikes the hours and half hours on a gong by means of rack striking.

The case

The arched gilt brass case is adorned on all sides, except the back, with polychrome champleve enamel inlay displaying foliate scrolls and flowers. A gilt ornament with oak leaf and an oval cartouche is fitted in the tympanum. There are pilasters on all corners and the whole is placed on a stepped plinth.

Signature
W.M. & Co.
Reference
400-146
Sizes
19 x 13 x 9.5 cm

Offered by

Gude & Meis Antique Clocks

Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 60
1017DH Amsterdam
The Netherlands

+31 (0)20 6129742
http://www.gudemeis.com/

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