28th May, 2022 10:00
MARGAINE. A FINE AND RARE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GRAND SONNERIE CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASE AND CALENDARWORK the substantial moulded brass case with turned corner columns enclosing a silvered masked enamel dial signed 'Henry Capt Geneve' with Roman and Arabic numerals enclosing a moonphase aperture above three subsidiary dials for day/month/date fronting an eight-day spring driven movement striking and repeating the quarters on two gongs, original compensated lever platform escapement and maker's stamp on the backplate with enamel alarm setting dial - the case underside fitted a strike selection lever.
20cm high
Sold for £6,800
Auction: May Fine Art Catalogue Sale, 28th May, 2022
Viewing
To be held at our new saleroom, still situated in Embsay Mills, come to the front as you normally would and we will assist in directing you to the new entrance at the side of the Mill.
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Week commencing 23 May
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