Offered by Van Dreven Antique Clocks
No 198. Important early French carriage clock, No 1512, in Breguet style, circa 1810.
Mahogany case, white enamel dial, Breguet hands, Roman numerals. The winding holes are revealed by opening the engraved gilt bezel, 8 day movement, anchor escapement, quarter striking. Sliding up the rear wood panel reveals the back plate with the clock mechanism. Clock-movement and case in a perfect condition. Brilliant by its simplicity. HxWxD 22x13,5x10 cm. SOLD Price € 14.500,--
Literature:
Derek Roberts, ‘Carriage and Other Travelling Clocks’.
An identical clock on page 68-69.
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