AUCTION : 0519

Lot#: 557

DESCRIPTION: Clocks- 3 (Three) Carriage: (1) Duverdrey & Bloquel, France, carriage clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement with jeweled lever escapement in a Corniche case with beveled glasses, white enamel front with arabic numerals, blued steel hands, and leather carrying case, c1900; (2) France, carriage clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement with cylinder escapement in a Corniche case with beveled glasses, white enamel front with roman numerals, and blued steel hands, c1910; (3) France, carriage clock, 8 day, time and strike with repeat and alarm, spring driven movement with lever escapement in an engraved Corniche case, polished brass dial mask, roman numeral white enamel dial, arabic subsidiary dial for the alarm, and blued steel hands, c1900.
CONDITION: (1) Gilt case is dirty and tarnished. Platform is very dark with age, but the balance staff and spring are good. A few small chips to the corners of the beveled glasses. Movement is signed on the back plate. (2) Case has a very dark patina. Balance is good, but the movement is out of beat and probably needs cleaning. Dial and hands are very good. The movement is unsigned. (3) Case is tarnished, particularly in the recessed areas. Dials are excellent. Balance is OK,but over-banked. Movement will need to be serviced. Dimensions are for the leather case (1) Sold "as is".
ESTIMATE: $300 - $400
PRICE SOLD: $425
DIMENSIONS: 5in x 4in x 3.5in

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