DESCRIPTION:
France, a very attractive mignonette #2 size two tone carriage clock with original case and key, an unusual Pillars variant, the corners with gilt Tuscan columns resting on plinths forming the feet, the frames and base moldings nickel plated, the entablature with alternating gilt and nickel elements, and top with two tone folding handle, roman numeral gilt dial with gilt engine turned mask, plum colored spade and whip hands, 8 day timepiece movement with lever platform, and blue velvet covered travel case with nickel plated key
CONDITION:
minor marks and scratches, gilding and nickel plating good, with a few tiny spots of corrosion, glasses good, dial with minor scratches, some numerals touched up, rubbing and loss to numerals at 12:00- 1:00, movement with minor tarnish, platform with tarnish, ticks briefly, needs service, travel case lacking handle, outer covering with dirt and wear, key good
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$750
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 4in x 2.125in x 1.875in
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