21st Jul, 2022 9:30
Jewellery, Silver & Watches
A 19th-century Bolvillier of Paris 8-day carriage clock with elaborate water gilt canted case mounted with entwined mermaids bale handle. The movement chiming the hours on a single bell and fitted and engraved balance. The one-piece white enamel Roman dial with blued moon hands and marked "Bolvillier a Paris". On a moulded architectural base with running bands of fruiting vines. The movement marked 230 LM. 11 cm wide x 10 cm deep x 22 cm overall height.
Sold for £420
Condition Report
The rear door is loose
All glass panels are intact and chip-free
Both going and chiming trains wound solid but balance does not move even under encouragement.
A 19th-century Bolvillier of Paris 8-day carriage clock with elaborate water gilt canted case mounted with entwined mermaids bale handle. The movement chiming the hours on a single bell and fitted and engraved balance. The one-piece white enamel Roman dial with blued moon hands and marked "Bolvillier a Paris". On a moulded architectural base with running bands of fruiting vines. The movement marked 230 LM. 11 cm wide x 10 cm deep x 22 cm overall height.
