A rare French gilt brass ‘retour d’Égypte’ carriage clock, circa 1870.

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A rare French gilt brass ‘retour d’Égypte’ carriage clock, circa 1870.
Measurements
Height: 19 cm, Width: 11 cm, Depth: 9 cm
Reference
GUDA400183
Origins
France
Description

A French gilt brass Egyptian Revival carriage clock, circa 1870. Its temple-shaped case has tapered columns on pyramid-shaped bases and finely worked bronze panels inspired by hieroglyphs. The patinated and silvered relief dial has Ottoman numerals, gilt hands and an alarm subsidiary, surrounded by palms, winged serpents and Egyptian figures. The eight-day movement has platform anchor escapement with a bimetallic balance, half-hour rack striking on a gong, repetition on demand and an alarm. Height with handle raised 18.5 cm; width 10.7 cm; depth 9 cm.

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