A circa 1915 French brass carriage timepiece, cased, with another clockwork example, cased (4)

A French brass carriage timepiece, circa 1915, with a 2.75" enamelled dial, with original case and key, engraved with presentation inscription 'Presented to Mrs Bromley, by her many friends at Annscroft, March 17, 1915.' some damage, 11.5cm high (handle down) and a French travel alarm clock, 'Jaz', with a 1.75" dial and a clockwork movement, 6.5cm high, cased, wear on both (5)

Condition Report

Carriage timepiece - dial chipped on both upper corners. Brass tarnished. Not operational. Case - very scuffed, lacking handle and some leather, notably bottom edges and base. Glass front broken and missing big section.

Jaz - very worn finish and later paint present on back and top and sides. Appears to be working. Case - scuffed and worn and interior lining very worn/frayed.

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