34,500 CHF
Unsigned, English, early 19th. century. Amusing and fine gilt-bronze table clock with calendar, and erotic miniatures concealed in the base, made for the Chinese Market. White enamel, subsidiary rings for Roman hour chapters, weekday, date and month, with concentric minutes and centre-seconds(invisible repair). Gold and blued-steel hands. Large watch caliber, gilt full-plate with turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain balance and flat balance spring. Large pierced and engraved cock with diamond end-stone. In very good condition. Dims. 340 x 190 x 155 mm. Notes To open the base and reveal the miniatures it is necessary to gently pull the lion backwards which releases the hidden spring clips.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1992-10-17
