A FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL MINIATURE CARTEL TIMEPIECE AND MATCHING BAROMETER
THE TIMEPIECE MOVEMENT STAMPED L.R., PARIS, CIRCA 1800
The timepiece with circular eight-day movement incorporating platform cylinder escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance applied to the backplate stamped L R opposing serial number 1595, the 1.75 inch circular convex white enamel dial with vertical Arabic hour numerals within a floral festoon decorated band, with fine rococo scroll cast gilt hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast gilt brass bezel, the barometer with circular cream register calibrated in centimetres of mercury, each gilt brass case overall decorated in polychrome champleve enamel with Hispano-Moresque inspired foliate strapwork, with acorn finial enamelled with red flower centred cream panels within powder blue borders over a cobalt collar surmounting a drum housing the mechanism with repeating cobalt lappet leaf cavetto band around the bezel and conforming repeating panels to circumference, set on a waisted upright over a tapered pedestal applique incorporating swollen polychrome ribbon-tied laurel band over strapwork panel picked out with mottled red motifs and green leaf details within a cobalt line border and foliate scroll border, the sides with similar panels over a cobalt faced block and ogee-shaped foot terminating with a pendant finial, each mounted on a shaped giltwood panel.
The timepiece/barometer 32cm (12.5ins) high, 7.7cm (3ins) wide, 5cm (2ins) deep, the wooden panels 38cm (15ins) high, 12cm (4.75ins) wide.
Condition Report:
The timepiece movement is presently fully-wound but not currently running. The escapement appears intact and undamaged hence the mechanism is most likely just gummed-up with dry oil hence requires a clean/service. The regulation lever is presently disconnected. The dial appears free form visible damage/faults. The barometer does not appear to respond to change in pressure when 'bag tested' hence will require attention. The scale appears to be printed paper and has some light discolouration/rubbing and the bezel appears have been glued into position (traces of glue visible to the interior). Both cases appear to be in fine original condition with faults limited to a couple tiny enamel chips (hard to find even with very close examination). The wooden back panels are probably later additions with both exhibiting some light surface wear.
There is no winding key present.
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A FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL MINIATURE CARTEL TIMEPIECE AND MATCHING BAROMETER
THE TIMEPIECE MOVEMENT STAMPED L.R., PARIS, CIRCA 1800
The timepiece with circular eight-day movement incorporating platform cylinder escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance applied to the backplate stamped L R opposing serial number 1595, the 1.75 inch circular convex white enamel dial with vertical Arabic hour numerals within a floral festoon decorated band, with fine rococo scroll cast gilt hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast gilt brass bezel, the barometer with circular cream register calibrated in centimetres of mercury, each gilt brass case overall decorated in polychrome champleve enamel with Hispano-Moresque inspired foliate strapwork, with acorn finial enamelled with red flower centred cream panels within powder blue borders over a cobalt collar surmounting a drum housing the mechanism with repeating cobalt lappet leaf cavetto band around the bezel and conforming repeating panels to circumference, set on a waisted upright over a tapered pedestal applique incorporating swollen polychrome ribbon-tied laurel band over strapwork panel picked out with mottled red motifs and green leaf details within a cobalt line border and foliate scroll border, the sides with similar panels over a cobalt faced block and ogee-shaped foot terminating with a pendant finial, each mounted on a shaped giltwood panel.
The timepiece/barometer 32cm (12.5ins) high, 7.7cm (3ins) wide, 5cm (2ins) deep, the wooden panels 38cm (15ins) high, 12cm (4.75ins) wide.
Condition Report:
The timepiece movement is presently fully-wound but not currently running. The escapement appears intact and undamaged hence the mechanism is most likely just gummed-up with dry oil hence requires a clean/service. The regulation lever is presently disconnected. The dial appears free form visible damage/faults. The barometer does not appear to respond to change in pressure when 'bag tested' hence will require attention. The scale appears to be printed paper and has some light discolouration/rubbing and the bezel appears have been glued into position (traces of glue visible to the interior). Both cases appear to be in fine original condition with faults limited to a couple tiny enamel chips (hard to find even with very close examination). The wooden back panels are probably later additions with both exhibiting some light surface wear.
There is no winding key present.
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