A fairly large champleve enamel carriage gong striking carriage clock (c. 1890 France)
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A fairly large champleve enamel carriage gong striking carriage clock
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| Country of Origin |
France
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| Dated |
c. 1890 |
| Medium |
enamel
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| Condition |
very good. (movement overhauled)
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| Dimensions |
15.30cm wide
(6.02 inches wide)
19.50cm high
(7.68 inches high)
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Status
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SOLD
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Description / Expertise
D306. A relatively large (7.75" inc handle) gong striking carriage clock finely decorated on all aspects with champleve enamel with light blue being the predominant colour. Other colours include maroon, pink, yellow and green.
The cream dial has black arabic numerals and is surrounded by two decorative bands, the inner one being of red, pink and green whilst the outer is predominantly gold and blue.
Both the handle and top of the case are also decorated with similar colours, as are the sides, top and back of the case.
Height with/without handle 7.75"/ 6" (19.5/ 15.3cms.) £6500
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