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BONHAMS CORNETTE DE SAINT CYR

177 - 177. 177W A late 19th century French grande-sonnerie gorge c…

Estimate €500 - €700
Description
177. 177W A late 19th century French grande-sonnerie gorge case carriage clock The case surmounted by a brass carrying handle over a bevelled observation panel set within a moulded top, the shaped sides fitted with glazed panels and raised on a moulded base, the underside with a three-position lever for Grande Sonnerie – Petite Sonnerie – Silence. The 2 inch rectangular white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, with subsidiary Arabic alarm-setting dial below, all framed within a finely cast gilt mask. The twin-train movement with lever platform escapement and alarm train mounted to the upper left, the backplate numbered 9858. 10.5cm high. Provenance Property of a Distinguished Private Collector
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