A large, unusual and decorative late 19th century French architectural carriage clock

A large, unusual and decorative late 19th century French architectural carriage clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,000 – $3,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Schmitt Horan & Co.[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,400[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]May 06, 2023[/restrict]

France, a large, unusual and decorative late 19th century architectural carriage clock, the Anglaise Riche variant case plated in gold and nickel, the base with stepped frieze, columns at the corners resting on bases with foliate ornament, the columns also with intermediate acanthus, and foliate capitals, supporting a pediment with fluted band and containing a Grecian rinceau, the case top with beveled glass having a foliate surround and folding handle, the various ornaments decorating the case highlighted in contrasting, three color gold plating, matte gilt mask with arabic numeral white enamel chapter ring, arabic alarm chapter, and blued steel hands, three train movement with lever platform, striking the hour and half hour on a gong, and repeating the last hour on demand