A sub miniature Swiss gilt brass and enamel carriage clock, circa 1890.

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Name
A sub miniature Swiss gilt brass and enamel carriage clock, circa 1890.
Measurements
Height: 7 cm, Width: 3 cm, Depth: 3 cm
Reference
GUDA400169
Techniques
Engraved
Colors
Blue, Pink, Gold, Brown, White
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Miniature Clocks
Materials
Brass Glass
Periods
19th Century Antique
Origins
Switzerland
Description

The dial

The 1.6-cm annular enamel dial with Roman numerals is fitted in a polychrome enamel surround with a reclining lady in between flowers personifying ‘summer’. The spade hands are made of gilt brass.

The movement

The very small movement is driven by a spring barrel and has a duration of eight days. It is being regulated by a vertical balance wheel and cylinder escapement. The back plate is marked No. 234.

The case

The rectangular gilt brass case is adorned with fine foliate engraving and is surmounted by a handle. Between the canted corners posts are beveled glass panels to the sides and back. The base has the names of the four seasons engraved in French.

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