Bidspirit auction | A FRENCH CARRIAGE CLOCK, GENEVA

A FRENCH CARRIAGE CLOCK, GENEVA & NICE, LATE 19TH CENTURY - The gilt-brass case of rectangular form with Corinthian pilasters at the corners, surmounted by a hinged handle, glazed on all sides to reveal the movement. The dial finely engraved with foliate scrolls and flowers, enclosing a white enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals, subsidiary alarm dial below. The backplate signed Genève & Nice, with further inscriptions Reveil and Aiguilles; the underside stamped with maker’s lozenge “A.D” and numbered 271. Retains original blued steel gong and spring mechanism. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: H: 7 3/4 in., (19.7 cm.) Condition: Case with oxidation and wear to the gilding, consistent with age; dial in good order with only minor wear; movement complete and with original components visible, not tested for timekeeping.