Carriage clock. France, ca. 1900

Carriage clock. France, ca. 1900.
Gilt brass, enameled porcelain and crystal.
Hand-wound caliber.
Overhauled.
Without key.
With missing case.
Slight flaws in the dial. With faults in the movement (the machinery).
Measurements: 16 x 8 x 6.5 cm; 15 x 12 x 11 cm (case).

Travel or carriage clock with architectural structure raised on floral plinth, with fluted side columns, floral frieze and gilded brass balusters, and with a handle located in the upper area to allow easy transport. The piece has a white dial with Roman numerals in black and a Fleur de Lis type needle. With secondary dial. The side and front walls have glass protection, as well as the oculus of the upper part and the rear door, hinged, allowing to see the machinery. This type of clocks were very common in the 19th century, often used for travel because of their size.