19thc French Carriage Clock Mignonnette No. 2 Anglaise Riche W/ Pillared Case

Description

This classic miniature carriage clock features a gilded brass Mignonnette No. 2 Anglaise Richepillared case with rectangular top with folding … more This classic miniature carriage clock features a gilded brass Mignonnette No. 2 Anglaise Richepillared case with rectangular top with folding handle over four beveled glass sides held by plain columns with
Corinthian capitals and hinged rear door, the whole on a
plain straight base with block feet.
The circular white enamel dial has blue Roman numerals
and outside Arabic count minutes with ornate blued steel
hands, surrounded by a plain gilt mask.
The movement is an eight day spring driven timepiece movement
with platform lever escapement.
Backplate stamped with hands directional arrow and
Aiguilles (meaning clock hands)
R (retard or slow) and A (avance [advance]) on backplate
either side of escapement. less