Champleve Repeating Carriage Clock

Description:

Champleve Repeating Carriage Clock, France, c. 1890, brass case with foliate champleve side and dial panels, arabic numeral dial, blued-steel spade hands, eight-day time and strike movement with repeat on demand regulated by a platform lever escapement, ht. with handle extended 7 in.
Estimate $3,000-4,000

Clock is currently running. Chip to top viewing glass at repeat button. Repeat lacking button. No key.


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