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A Century of Fine Carriage Clocks.
Page 202-203 showing this clock.
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A miniature carriage clock with digital dial, Switzerland, date circa 1900
Silver and engraved gilt bronze, with red leather case (possibly retailed by Gold & Silversmith Company, London)
Height with handle 9.6 cm
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Provenance
From a private collection, Switzerland.
Literature
A Century of Fine Carriage Clocks.
Clocks chosen and described by Joseph Fanelli, edited by Charles Terwilliger.
Page 202-203 showing a similar clock.
A very rare and interesting Swiss miniature carriage clock with digital dial, seconds bit, striking and repeating movement. The silver dial mask is beautifully engraved and presents a pleasing contrast to the gilt engraved case. The digital numbers are unusually positioned. The strike train mainspring in the base, the escapement is jeweled lever.
Switzerland, date circa 1900.
Height with handle 9.6 cm.