A FRENCH BRASS GORGE CASE PETITE SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK

The Gorge case with folding handle above large rectangular glass bevelled panel with bevelled panels to the front, sides and back door, the white enamel dial, detailed PAUL GARNIER within a gilt mask, the twin train movement no. 10651 and with retailer’s signature to the backplate, original silvered platform lever escapement, striking the hours and repeating the quarters on two blued steel gongs, Silence / Sonnerie lever to the underside of the base, with its original Morocco red leather travelling case

12cm high

***Please note Import VAT at 5% is additionally payable on the hammer price.  Buyers from outside the UK are able to claim a refund of this on proof of export.

CONDITION REPORT

The clock is ticking and the movement looks clean and well cared for.  The strike mechanism works.  There is a modern double-ended key.  The enamel dial has a hairline crack from the IV to X o’clock.  Some slight spotting to the gilt surround. A small chip to upper left corner of the left-hand glass.