6th Jun, 2019 10:00

Collective Auction

 
  Lot 697
 

A 19th century French carriage clock by Bourdin of Paris

A 19th century French engraved gilt brass carriage clock by Bourdin of Paris, the 3cm white enamelled dial with black Roman numerals, before a bevelled glazed panelled door, the gilt case intricately engraved with scrolling acanthus decoration, the movement set behind a hinged cover with central cartouche marked Bourdin, 24 Rue de la Paris, 7cm high, in a later lined hinged box case, together with a faux tortoiseshell cased miniature carriage clock, 4 cm high (for restoration), set in an Edwardian hinged leather box marked internally 'Harrods, London SW'

Sold for £420


Condition Report
Some chips to the centre of the dial, possibly had hinged handle, unable to get into the back to take images of the movement, there is an interior bell, refer to additional images

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