204 - AN UNUSUAL 19TH CENTURY CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH SWEEP SECONDS FOR THE CHINESE MARKET

AN UNUSUAL 19TH CENTURY CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH SWEEP SECONDS FOR THE CHINESE MARKET the French engraved gilt brass carriage clock case with glazed pin-hinged door, on ogee moulded skirt base finely engraved with foliate decoration, the gilt mask with octagonal aperture revealing the white enamel Roman numeral dial with sweep centre seconds over Arabic numeral alarm setting dial to lower margin, with push repeat button above to the back side of the case, the eight-day two train bell striking movement with lever platform escapement, the backplate applied with external visible strikework, the backplate stamped with number 685, with winder, 17cm high handle up The movement is currently winding, ticking and striking when the hands are turned and the push repeat is working but not fully tested and not guaranteed.