17th Apr, 2025 10:00
The Spring Fine Interiors Auction
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY BRASS STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK
A LATE 19TH CENTURY BRASS STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK with a white enamel dial having a Roman chapter ring above the alarm dial, fronting an eight-day spring-driven movement having jewelled balance wheel escapement striking the hours and half hours on a bell-bearing makers stamp for Japy Freres. The corniche case with folding handle and bevelled glasses
16.5cm high handle up
£200 - £300
Buyer's premium: 30.00%
The hands have been placed in the wrong position and striking at 20 past and 20 to of the hour and is only striking once on the hour, the clock is fully wound but not ticking, the original lever escapement isn't damaged and swings freely, the dial has hairline cracks to the right corner and the rear glass panel has a chip to the bottom corner.
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