Fine French repeating carriage clock, brass frame with beveled glass panels, open escapement, hand painted porcelain face with castle surrounded by a fine ormolu lattice over a purple/red ground, back of works inscribed “Hands…Paris”, and “1759”, repeating mechanism strikes on the hour, 7-1/2 x 3-3/4 x 3-1/2 in. Excellent condition, polished surfaces, very light scratches and wear. Provenance: N. Bloom & Son, Ltd., London, 1972
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