Description

Fine quality late C19th French gilt-brass �Grande Sonnerie� carriage clock with interesting provenance.
Gilded brass 4-glass cased carriage clock with corinthian capital reeded columns to the corners , raised on ogee section feet .
Fitted with a �Grande Sonnerie� movement with quarter chiming repeat and alarm functions or complications. The circular dial with decorative cast-brass centre , Arabic numerals within circular apertures and blued steel hands . Small sub-dial alarm indicator below .
The polished brass back-plate engraved with �French Make� import marks and �E.M & Co.� retailers mark . The winding and adjustment stems marked for Alarm and Hands setting . Twin striking hammers onto blued-steel coiled gongs . The repeat button to top of case , and a �Strike/Silent� lever to the base .
Classically-inspired shaped carrying handle to the top . The top fitted with a gilded brass plate onto the centre of which has been skilfully painted a coloured enamel armorial device or family crest of a rampant lion with a sword and the Latin motto �Deus Juvat� ( God Assists ). The crest being that of the McDuff family .
Supplied with the original , though worn , Morocco leather travelling / carrying case and double-ended key .
A French �Grande Sonnerie� gilt-brass carriage clock with a near identical dial by Breguet was sold by Christie�s , London 04/ 09 / 2012 .
In excellent condition. Will be serviced and presented in full working order prior to delivery.
H case) 6�
W 4�
D 3.5�
France c.1880
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