8th Feb, 2023 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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A late 19th century french drum traveling timepiece by R.E.D with white enamel roman dial inscribed Frank Flower, 3 Piccadilly, London. Blued steel spade hands, single train fusee movement and dual plane escapment and silvered platform. The nickle plated case with half baluster pillars to the glazed band, ring handle and shuttered back plate on toupie feet 10.5cm diameter. See Allix and Bonnert carriage clocks, their history and development pages 213, 214.
Sold for £620
Estimated at £400 - £800
A late 19th century french drum traveling timepiece by R.E.D with white enamel roman dial inscribed Frank Flower, 3 Piccadilly, London. Blued steel spade hands, single train fusee movement and dual plane escapment and silvered platform. The nickle plated case with half baluster pillars to the glazed band, ring handle and shuttered back plate on toupie feet 10.5cm diameter. See Allix and Bonnert carriage clocks, their history and development pages 213, 214.
Dial with faint hairline from centre to 09:15 + 15:15. Minor scratches and chips to glass. Movement winds and runs. Not tested or guaranteed. Nickle plating to case worn in areas but nicely patinated.
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 8th Feb, 2023
