A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS, CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL AND PAINTED PANEL INSET MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURY The rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform cylinder escapement, the circular blue on white enamel Roman numeral dial with gilt star half hour markers, blued steel spade hands and gilt bezel set within a rectangular painted enamel panel decorated with a Watteauesque scene of 18th century courting couple within a garden landscape, the corniche type frosted gilt brass case of Mignonnette No. 2 size with polychrome enamel decorated hinged scroll handle over bevel-glazed top bordered with fine conforming coloured enamelled scrollwork, cavetto cornice and caddy-moulded corner uprights, the sides with further panels finely painted with further couples conversing within naturalistic settings, the rear with rectangular gilt door, on moulded skirt base also polychrome enamel decorated with fine leafy scrollwork. 8cm (3.125ins) high handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest. Condition Report: The movement appears all original and is in working condition however the mechanism is a little dull/dirty hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free form visible damage including the painted enamel rectangular mask. The case is generally in very presentable condition with no noticeable losses to the champleve enamelling and both enamel side panels in fine condition with the only apparent fault being a very small corner chip to the upper right-hand corner of the left-hand panel. When the case was last assembled the joints between the uprights and the tip and bottom sections appear to have been glued together with gilt paint applied to cover any visible glue within the joints. The handle has also been secured with glue. The unfortunate gluing together of the case is however probably reversible if required. The front and top glasses appear free form damage. There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS, CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL AND PAINTED PANEL INSET MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURY The rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform cylinder escapement, the circular blue on white enamel Roman numeral dial with gilt star half hour markers, blued steel spade hands and gilt bezel set within a rectangular painted enamel panel decorated with a Watteauesque scene of 18th century courting couple within a garden landscape, the corniche type frosted gilt brass case of Mignonnette No. 2 size with polychrome enamel decorated hinged scroll handle over bevel-glazed top bordered with fine conforming coloured enamelled scrollwork, cavetto cornice and caddy-moulded corner uprights, the sides with further panels finely painted with further couples conversing within naturalistic settings, the rear with rectangular gilt door, on moulded skirt base also polychrome enamel decorated with fine leafy scrollwork. 8cm (3.125ins) high handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest. Condition Report: The movement appears all original and is in working condition however the mechanism is a little dull/dirty hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free form visible damage including the painted enamel rectangular mask. The case is generally in very presentable condition with no noticeable losses to the champleve enamelling and both enamel side panels in fine condition with the only apparent fault being a very small corner chip to the upper right-hand corner of the left-hand panel. When the case was last assembled the joints between the uprights and the tip and bottom sections appear to have been glued together with gilt paint applied to cover any visible glue within the joints. The handle has also been secured with glue. The unfortunate gluing together of the case is however probably reversible if required. The front and top glasses appear free form damage. There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
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