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ROSEWOOD
CARRIAGE CLOCK
A beautiful carriage or mantel clock in a fine rosewood
veneered case with floral marquetry on the top and sides
and on the plinth which has rounded corners and an
ebonised top moulding. The case is delineated by
boxwood line inlays. The front glass lifts out for
winding, there is a top inspection glass and a
lift off back. There is a gilt brass carrying handle.
The enamel dial has Roman numerals and is signed Hry.
Marc a Paris. The hands are blue steel slit moon
pattern. There is a patent adjuster over the XII. The
circular movement has anchor escapement with the
adjuster for timing. There is a countwheel strike
sounding the hours on a silvery bell. The backplate is
imprinted with the Hry. Marc – Paris oval logo and also
with the Vincenti & Co. Medaille d’Argent circular
stamp. The plate and the pendulum bob is numbered 14140.
c.1870
Stock No: CA 7121 Price: £1250 |