Miniature Quarter Hour Repeater Carriage Clock

Miniature Quarter Hour Repeater Carriage Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,500 – $2,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$3,000[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 21, 2016[/restrict]

Miniature Quarter Hour Repeater Carriage Clock. 1 in. porcelain dial with black Roman our numerals and blued hands, unusual brass spring driven movement signed on the rear plated “Nocturne” and “Brevete, 30225” with Swiss cross, has a platform lever escapement; button on top of the case with separate spring activates the quarter hour 2 gong strike, clock strikes on demand. In a tortoise shell case with gilt washed sterling silver mounts, handle and ball feet; hinges are stamped with “H.A. & Co.”, London and sterling hallmarks. Has key, running and striking, no cracks or chips in the case, gilt wash has some typical wear. 3 in. high. Weight: 0.5 lbs.