212 - ASPREY & CO.: A FINE GIANT LAPIS AND GILT BRASS CALENDAR CARRIAGE CLOCK, LA VALLEE, SWISS

ASPREY & CO.: A FINE GIANT LAPIS AND GILT BRASS CALENDAR CARRIAGE CLOCK, LA VALLEE, SWISS the lapis lazuli, mother of pearl and gilt brass desk carriage clock in the Florentine Renaissance Revival style, the swing handle over formed as a pair of Renaissance cherubs, centred by a lapis cabochon, the top with bevelled glass viewing panel flanked by a geometric design of mother of pearl and lapis, the angles with pairs of pilasters set with lapis, on a plinth base with re-entrant cut corners, with a frieze of relief floral garlands, the floral engraved, gilt mask enclosing the white enamelled dial signed 'ASPREY LA VALLEE 034', with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute markers, above subsidiary dials for alarm, day, and date, also with moonphase to dial, with lapis set push repeat button to top of case, the twin barrel movement striking on a coiled steel gong, with lever platform escapement, the engraved backplate also signed ''LA VALLEE', with winding key, 26cm high handle up, 14cm wide x 10.5cm deep Currently in working order but not fully tested or guaranteed.