Beschreibung:

A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS PORCELAIN PANEL INSET MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED, PARIS, CIRCA 1880 The rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with number 3309 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular porcelain dial panel with Roman numeral hour disc and blued steel spade hands over a polychrome painted landscape scene populated by a courting couple in 18th century dress framed by a gilt border and with blue-ground scroll infill to upper spandrel areas, the satin gilt corniche case of Mignonnette No. 1 size with hinged carrying handle over bevelled top glass and caddy moulded uprights, the sides with porcelain panels painted with standing female figures within gilt edged blue borders, and the rear door with further conforming panel landscape-decorated with a windmill, on cavetto moulded skirt base. The clock 8cm (3.125ins) high with 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 is in reasonably clean original condition. It will wind and the escapement functions however the escape-wheel is prone to sticking hence will only beat for a second or two before stopping. With this in mind it would seem that the movement is in sound condition but requires a gentle clean/service to put it back into full working condition. The dial appears free from visible damage. The case is generally in fine condition with no apparent chips to the front and top glasses. The side and rear panels have slight gilt wear and very slight edge fritting (only visible on very close examination). The gilding is also in fine condition with minimal discolouration. Timepiece does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer